2026-2027 Certified Teacher (Pool)

Central Office; Hazlehurst (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazlehurst City School District Central Office in Hazlehurst, Mississippi seeks qualified teachers for the 2026-2027 Certified Teacher Pool. The pool is open to teachers who meet state licensing requirements and can provide 21st century, standards-based instruction.

Position involves planning lessons, delivering instruction, managing classrooms, and assessing student progress in alignment with state benchmarks. Immediate starting date and ongoing postings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Valid Educator License issued by the Mississippi Department of Education with appropriatecontent areaendorsement
• The ability and performance of each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily
• Adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines set forth by the Hazlehurst City School District, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), and other specified agencies

Responsibilities

• Plans and references state competencies, objectives, and benchmarks
• Delivers instruction aligned to state benchmarks and assessments
• Maintains a positive, safe classroom environment and manages transitions
• Implements instructional strategies and interventions to reach diverse learners
• Monitors student progress and reports results to stakeholders
• Maintains professional behavior and adheres to district policies

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Instruction delivery

Assessment alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Mississippi Educator License with appropriate content area endorsement

Job description

2026-2027 Certified Teacher (Pool)

Hazlehurst City School District Central Office - Hazlehurst, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5132034
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 01, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE:

Teacher

REPORTS TO:

Principal

JOB GOAL:

To provide 21st century instruction that helps students master subject matter and skills in order to produce civically responsible students that are college and career ready

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Student safety, learning, and well-being

MANDATORY

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Valid Educator License issued by the Mississippi Department of Education with appropriatecontent areaendorsement
• The ability and performance of each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily
• Adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines set forth by the Hazlehurst City School District, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), and other specified agencies

Lesson Plans

• Utilizes and references districts and/or state mandated competencies, objectives, and/or benchmarks
• Uses a variety of effective teaching procedures, materials/media, and assessments appropriate for learners
• Documents and reports to the principal completion of and progress on state benchmarks, blueprints, andwriting rubrics

Classroom Management

• Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class
• Uses instructional time effectively I time on task
• Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning
• Provides for smooth transition from one activity to another
• Maintains appropriate classroom discipline
• Maintains poise and self control
• Establishes high expectations for learners
• Promotes active learner participation
• Shows evidence of appropriate and positive student- teacher interaction
• Monitors access and usage of the internet

Delivery of Instruction

Plans for Effective Instruction

• Aligns all instructional material to state benchmarks, blueprints, rubrics, and assessments
• Delivers instruction connecting state benchmarks, blueprints, teaching strategies, studentinterventions, and other state supporting materials to the student performance requirements of the state assessmentprogram

Follows Lesson Cycle

• Shows evidence of student achievement (grade proficiency) and growth based on the Mississippi Assessment System over a two year period
• Provides guided practice activities for students
• Uses interest approach to introduce lesson
• Motivates students with the purpose and importance of the lesson
• Provides instruction appropriate for the level of the learner
• Present lesson in an appropriate scope and sequence
• Provides learners with appropriate practice on lesson content
• Adjusts instruction I re-teaches as necessary
• Provides appropriate lesson closure

Effective Teaching Practices

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter
• Accommodates individual differences and learning styles
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods
• Communicates directions clearly
• Uses correct oral and written communication
• Uses technology and instructional aides effectively
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Addresses the varied achievement levels of students
• Demonstrates concern for students as individuals
• Documents instruction based on state benchmarks

Evaluation of Student Progress

• Links state assessments to classroom instruction
• Uses a variety of evaluation methods
• Provides appropriate evaluation feedback to student, parents, and administrators in a timely manner
• Maintains records of student performance (grade books, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.)
• Shows evidence of student achievement and growth based on the Mississippi testing program
• Incorporates test items that mimic the format and level of difficulty of state test items
• Utilizes state writing rubrics to evaluate progress on written assignments
• Administers and reports progress on state practice tests as required
• Reports student progress toward mastery of state required benchmark items as assessed through the state assessment program to the principal each nine week period

Professional Responsibility

• Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner
• Arrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignments
• Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, School Board policies, and supports the schoolsystem.
• Attends all meetings, workshops, and in-service training programs required by the school or district
• Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and students
• Maintains equipment and fixed assets according to district policy
• Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth
• Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals

• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Sacunda Henry , HR Specialist
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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