Elementary Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Okolona (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Okolona Separate School District is seeking an Elementary Teacher for Okolona Elementary School in Okolona, Mississippi. The role requires delivering enriched instruction, preparing the classroom, and assessing student performance across grade levels.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and an active Mississippi Educator License with Teacher Endorsement, with strong written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Mississippi Educator License with Teacher Endorsement.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs classes in the assigned locations and at designated times.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media as appropriate.
• Strives to implement the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law, district policy, and regulation.
• Assists administration in implementing policies governing student life and conduct.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Mississippi Educator License with Teacher Endorsement

Job description

Elementary Teacher

Okolona Separate School District, Okolona Elementary School – Okolona, Mississippi

Job Details

Job ID: 5840044

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Positions Available: 1

Reports to: Building Principal

Supervises: Students and others as assigned by the School Principal.

Primary Function: To provide all students with an enriched environment containing required instruction. To prepare classroom for class instruction, provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, observe and evaluate students’ performance and development, and assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Bachelor’s Degree (A) or higher.
• Mississippi Educator License with Teacher Endorsement.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs classes in the assigned locations and at designated times.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement, by instructions and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and seeks the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for educational‑related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for Assistant Teacher(s) and volunteer(s), and cooperatively with department heads evaluates their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Performs additional duties as assigned and directed by the principal.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Contact Information

• Paul Moton
• PO Box 510
• Okolona, Mississippi 38860
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]