4th Grade ELA Teacher (Open Pool)

Hattiesburg Public School District; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hattiesburg Public School District is seeking a 4th Grade ELA teacher to plan, organize, and implement an engaging instructional program for elementary students. You will guide students to develop academic potential through well-structured lessons, assessment, and collaborative classroom practices.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in education, an active teaching license, and appropriate endorsements. Strong communication with families and a commitment to district goals are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education and/or related field.
• Valid educational license.
• Appropriate endorsement and/training for assigned course(s).

Responsibilities

• Provides quality work that engages students in learning
• Possesses knowledge of subject matter content
• Differentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
• Implements adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals
• Plans lessons in a logical sequence
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects
• Reflects on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis
• Collaborates with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students
• Uses a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance
• Uses formative assessment to improve instruction
• Assumes responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local, state, and federal standards
• Participates in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child Study
• Utilizes technology in the teaching and learning process
• Provides a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning
• Implements approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management
• Relates to parents and other community members in a positive and helpful fashion
• Writes, speaks, and presents instruction in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner
• Participates in professional growth to maintain licensure and support school improvement efforts
• Adheres to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines
• Submits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately
• Accepts responsibility for, and inventories classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment
• Accepts co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administration
• Participates in departmental/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees
• Attends school-related functions outside the instructional day
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor

Education

Bachelor's degree in education and/or related field

Valid educational license

Appropriate endorsement and/training for assigned course(s)

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in education and/or related field
• Valid educational license
• Appropriate endorsement and/training for assigned course(s)

TITLE: 4th Grade ELA TEACHER

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education and/or related field
• Valid educational license
• Appropriate endorsement and/training for assigned course(s)

SUPERVISES:

N/A

REPORTS TO:

Supervising Administrator

JOB GOAL:

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to:

• Provides quality work that engages students in learning
• Possesses knowledge of subject matter content
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to individual differences in students
• Differentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
• Implements adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals
• Plans lessons in a logical sequence
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects
• Reflects on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis
• Collaborates with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students
• Uses a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance
• Uses formative assessment to improve instruction
• Assumes responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local, state, and federal standards
• Participates in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child Study
• Utilizes technology in the teaching and learning process
• Provides a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning
• Implements approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management
• Relates to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and helpful fashion
• Writes, speaks, and presents instruction in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner
• participates in self-initiated and school/district-initiated professional growth in order to maintain licensure and support school improvement efforts
• Adheres to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines
• Submits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately
• Accepts responsibility for, and inventories classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment
• Accepts the responsibilities of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administration
• Participates in departmental/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees as requested
• Attends school-related functions (e.g. PTA) outside the instructional day
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees

EVALUATION:

Annually