3rd Grade Teacher

Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 488,250; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Starkville, Mississippi, is seeking a Full-Time 3rd Grade Teacher. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective instruction while maintaining a supportive classroom environment. Responsibilities include planning daily instructional goals and establishing strong relationships with parents to enhance student achievement. This position offers a competitive salary of $43,750 per month, along with opportunities for professional development and continuous growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective instruction and implementation with strong context, content, and pacing knowledge.
• Builds successful relationships with parents to impact maximum student achievement.
• Demonstrates continued growth through participation in professional development activities.

Responsibilities

• Plans daily instructional goals, strategies, and methods of assessment.
• Maintains a classroom environment supportive of all students.
• Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work location.

Skills

Effective instruction

Classroom management

Student engagement

Written and verbal feedback

Job description

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

3rd Grade Teacher

This job is also posted in Starkville Oktibbeha School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5520348
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $43,750 Per Month

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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