Elementary School Teacher: Inspire Curious Minds

DeSoto County Schools; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Desoto County Schools in Southaven, MS seeks a Regular Education Teacher for elementary grades (K-5) at Southaven Intermediate. You will create a safe, engaging classroom environment and deliver standards-aligned instruction to diverse learners.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, assessing student progress, communicating with families, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff to support college and career readiness.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Mississippi Teaching License in the area hired to teach.
• Commitment to professional growth and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Plan lessons that meet diverse backgrounds, cultures, skills, and language proficiencies.
• Plan units aligned with state content standards and coherent sequences of learning.
• Collect and organize data from assessments to provide feedback and adjust lessons.
• Maintain accurate records of students' progress and communicate with parents/guardians.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in professional learning communities.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Student engagement

Communication with parents

Professional ethics

Education

Mississippi Teaching License

Tools

Education technology tools

Job description

Desoto County Schools in Southaven, MS seeks a Regular Education Teacher for elementary grades (K-5) at Southaven Intermediate. You will create a safe, engaging classroom environment and deliver standards-aligned instruction to diverse learners.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, assessing student progress, communicating with families, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff to support college and career readiness.