ELA TEACHER

Simpson Central Elem School; Magee (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Central Elementary School in Magee, MS is seeking an ELA Teacher to advance students toward intellectual and emotional growth while delivering a standards-aligned instructional program in a diverse learning environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education, a valid Mississippi Teaching Credential, and appropriate endorsements for assigned courses; strong planning, differentiation, and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
• Mississippi Teaching Credential and License required.
• Endorsement and training for assigned courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality instruction engaging students in learning.
• Uses knowledge of subject matter content.
• Differentiates instruction for multiple developmental levels.
• Plans lessons in logical sequence and aligns with standards.
• Collaborates with educators to create a complete educational environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Mississippi Teaching Credential and License

Endorsement and training for assigned courses

Job description

Job Title

ELA TEACHER

Location

06-MAGEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Employment Type

Full Time

Licensed Position

Yes

Salary

44200.00 - 76200.00

$44,200.00 - $76,200.00

Summary

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation. To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment.

Essential Duties And 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 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 164
• 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. PTO) outside the instructional day
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Supports the Simpson County School District’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (Master’s preferred)
• Hold Valid Mississippi Teaching Credential and License
• Appropriate endorsement and/training for assigned courses

PHYSICAL DEMANDS And Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to speak and listen for extended periods. The employee is also required to sit or stand for long periods, and regularly to move; use hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is further required to have the physical, mental, and emotional stamina to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the mental acuity to collect, evaluate, and interpret data; to reason; to define problems; to establish facts; to draw valid conclusions; and to make effective judgments and decisions.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Simpson County Board of Education Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Employment

187 days

Compensation Range

$44,200.00 - $76,200.00