2nd Grade Teacher

Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary in Starkville, MS is seeking a dedicated 2nd Grade Teacher to deliver standards-aligned instruction, plan daily lessons, and monitor student progress. You will use district assessments and data to inform interventions and celebrate achievement.

Reporting to the Principal, you will collaborate with families and staff, maintain a positive classroom climate, and participate in professional development to support all learners and ensure safe, engaging learning

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits consistent planning of daily instructional goals, strategies and methods of assessment.
• Ensures adequate plans for substitutes as needed.
• Demonstrates effective instruction with strong content and pacing knowledge.
• Uses effective instructional strategies to benefit all students, including underachieving and special needs populations.
• Analyzes assessment results and implements instructional interventions to achieve mastery.
• Maintains student engagement and high expectations for self and students.
• Provides quality written and verbal feedback addressing individual student needs.
• Maintains confidential student information and records.
• Collaborates with parents to maximize student achievement and involvement in conferences.
• Participates in professional development to support continued growth.
• Plans and participates in Teacher Growth and Development processes.

Skills

Classroom management

Job description

2nd Grade Teacher

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary - Starkville, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Starting Date: Jul 14, 2026

Job Description

Reports To: Principal Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Exhibits consistent planning of daily instructional goals, strategies, and methods of assessment that are consistent with the district and state curriculum.
• Ensures that adequate plans for substitutes as available as needed.
• Demonstrates effective instruction and implementation with strong context, content, and pacing knowledge.
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective instructional strategies that will benefit all students including underachieving and special needs populations.
• Demonstrates effective analysis of assessment results and implementation of instructional interventions to achieve mastery.
• Demonstrates effectiveness in maintaining student engagement.
• Exhibits quality written and verbal feedback that addresses individual student needs.
• Exhibits high expectations for self and students.
• Maintains a classroom environment that is supportive of all students.
• Demonstrates evidence of student progress towards school and individual goals.
• Shows evidence of involvement in school and district activities.
• Demonstrates continued growth by participation in professional development activities.
• Builds successful relationships with parents in order to impact maximum student achievement.
• Maintains accurate and timely records.
• Plans for and actively participates in the Teacher Growth and Development process.
• Adheres to all safety procedures, rules, and policies to ensure the well being of all students.
• Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work location and notifies principal or designee of impending absence in a timely manner.
• Maintains active supervision of students during all work and duty assignments.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
• Provides ample opportunities for all parents to participate in parent teacher conferences.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the principal.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ra'Mon Forbes , Principal
• Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]