Dynamic Middle School Math Teacher

Hattiesburg Public School District; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hattiesburg Public School District is seeking a Middle School Mathematics Teacher to plan, organize, and implement an effective instructional program aimed at helping students achieve their academic potential. The role reports to a Supervising Administrator and requires collaboration with fellow educators to create a strong learning environment.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in education, a valid license, and appropriate endorsements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education 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.
• 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 Find.
• 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.
• Maintains a safe, structured, and positive learning environment that supports student engagement and appropriate behavior.
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Supports the Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Educational license

Endorsement and training for assigned course(s)

Job description

Hattiesburg Public School District is seeking a Middle School Mathematics Teacher to plan, organize, and implement an effective instructional program aimed at helping students achieve their academic potential. The role reports to a Supervising Administrator and requires collaboration with fellow educators to create a strong learning environment.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in education, a valid license, and appropriate endorsements.