2026-2027 Compensatory Writing Teacher

Hazlehurst Middle School; Hazlehurst (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazlehurst Middle School in Hazlehurst, Mississippi is hiring a 2026-2027 Compensatory Writing Teacher to join our district. The candidate must hold MS Department of Education teacher certification and will work to support students’ literacy and writing skills.

Starting date is immediate, with the posting indicating deadline as posted until filled. The role requires planning, classroom management, and adherence to state benchmarks and district rubrics.

Qualifications

• Must have teacher certification from MS Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction aligned to state benchmarks and blueprints.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment and manage transitions.
• Document progress on state benchmarks and writing rubrics.
• Utilize mandated competencies and instructional materials.
• Monitor internet access and ensure student safety online.
• Deliver effective instruction following the lesson cycle.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility and dress appropriately.

Skills

Teacher certification

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Hazlehurst City School District Hazlehurst Middle School - Hazlehurst, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

2026-2027 Compensatory Writing Teacher

Hazlehurst City School District Hazlehurst Middle School - Hazlehurst, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Hazlehurst City School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5214460

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MUST HAVE TEACHER CERTIFICATION FROM MS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Job Goal:

To provide students with academic skills necessary to function in daily living, for achieving success on state and national achievement tests, and to serve as a foundation for learning at the next grade level

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

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

• K. Tanner , Principal
• Hazlehurst Middle School
• Phone: [phone] x 3001
• Email: [e-mail]