7th Grade ELA Teacher

Partnership Middle School; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Partnership Middle School in Starkville, Mississippi, is seeking a 7th Grade ELA Teacher to deliver engaging English Language Arts instruction aligned with district standards. The role requires a valid Mississippi teaching license with English endorsement and a Bachelor's degree.

You will plan daily instruction, assess student progress, maintain records, and collaborate with families to support achievement.

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).
• Bachelor degree preferred.

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.
• Maintains accurate and timely records.
• Plans for and actively participates in the Teacher Growth and Development process.
• 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.

Skills

ELA instruction

Classroom management

Assessment analysis

Curriculum alignment

Education

Mississippi teaching license with English endorsement (119) or 174-Reading (K-12) or 902-Middle School Language Arts (7-8)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Partnership Middle School - Starkville, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Partnership Middle School - Starkville, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Starkville Oktibbeha School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5554789
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 25, 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.

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)

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]