Elementary Science Teacher - Hands-On Learning Mentor

DeSoto County Schools; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Desoto County Schools in Southaven, MS seeks a Regular Education Teacher for Elementary (K-5) at Southaven Intermediate. The role reports to Building Principal and requires active classroom leadership and a focus on student growth.

The ideal candidate holds a valid Mississippi Teaching License, demonstrates effective instruction, and collaborates with families and staff to support a safe, engaging learning environment that prepares students for college and career readiness.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Mississippi Teaching License in the area hired to teach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Plans lessons that meet the diversity of students' backgrounds, cultures, skills, learning levels, language proficiencies, interests, and special needs
• Selects instructional goals that incorporate higher level learning for all students
• Plans units of instruction that are in alignment with state content standards and represents a coherent sequence of learning
• Collects and organizes data from assessments to provide feedback to students and adjusts lessons and instruction as necessary
• Incorporates assessments into instructional planning that demonstrate high expectations for all students
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of content during instruction
• Actively engages students in the learning process
• Uses questioning and discussion techniques to promote higher order thinking skills
• Establishes and maintains a culture of learning to high expectations
• Manages student behavior to provide productive learning opportunities for all students
• Communicates necessary information regularly to students, parents, and/or legal guardians regarding student progress and student needs.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Participates in department, school, district, and parent meetings
• Collaborates with colleagues and is an active member of a professional learning community in the school
• Assumes additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or superintendent
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of all Desoto County Schools' records

Education

Mississippi Teaching License

Job description

Desoto County Schools in Southaven, MS seeks a Regular Education Teacher for Elementary (K-5) at Southaven Intermediate. The role reports to Building Principal and requires active classroom leadership and a focus on student growth.

The ideal candidate holds a valid Mississippi Teaching License, demonstrates effective instruction, and collaborates with families and staff to support a safe, engaging learning environment that prepares students for college and career readiness.