6th Grade ELA Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Starkville, Mississippi is seeking a dedicated 6th Grade ELA Teacher. The role involves planning and implementing effective instruction, maintaining a supportive classroom, and engaging with parents. The ideal candidate must hold a valid Mississippi teaching license. This full-time position emphasizes achieving individual student goals and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Mississippi license with English endorsement or relevant endorsements.
• Demonstrates effective analysis of student assessment results.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely student records.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits consistent planning of daily instructional goals.
• Demonstrates effective instructional strategies to benefit all students.
• Maintains a supportive classroom environment.

Skills

Effective instructional strategies

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Valid Mississippi teaching license

Job description

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Partnership Middle School - Starkville, Mississippi
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6th Grade ELA Teacher

Job Details

Job ID: 5645237

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 14, 2026 5:00 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Mississippi license with English endorsement (119) or endorsement 174-Reading (K-12) or 902-Middle School Language Arts (7-8) or Elementary Ed endorsements 115-117, 120

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Joshua Yeager, Principal
• Partnership Middle School
• Phone: [phone]