Elementary Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Greenville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district seeks an Elementary Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing academic skills to students and engaging them in effective learning experiences. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in education and a teaching certificate. Responsibilities include lesson planning, classroom management, and evaluating student performance. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of teaching procedures and the ability to promote positive student-teacher interactions.

Qualifications

• Graduate or hold a teaching certificate, license, or other legal credential.
• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter.
• Maintains appropriate classroom behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with academic skills necessary for daily living.
• Attend to routine tasks during class.
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback.
• Maintain a positive, safe classroom environment and high expectations for learners.
• Promote active learner participation and effective classroom management.
• Monitor internet access and student use of digital resources.
• Provide guided practice, appropriate lesson scope/sequence, and concluded lessons.

Skills

Knowledge of teaching procedures

Classroom management

Ability to promote student engagement

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Teaching certificate or license

Job description

Elementary Teacher 2026‑2027 School Year

Job ID: 5574456

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re‑Posted: Mar 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

Greenville Public School District, Greenville, Mississippi.

Job Description

Title: Classroom Teacher

Graduate or hold a teaching certificate, license, or other legal credential is required.

Degree(s) required and area of major study.

Reporting To

Superintendent of Education, Deputy Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal, and other designated supervisor.

Job Goal

Provide students with academic skills necessary to function in daily living, for achieving success on state and national achievement tests, and to serve as a foundation for learning at the next grade level.

Responsibilities

Lesson Plans

• Utilizes and references districts and/or state mandated competencies, objectives, anchor benchmarks.
• Uses a variety of effective teaching procedures, materials/media, and assessments appropriate for learners.
• Documents and reports to the principal (by grading period) completion of and progress on state benchmarks, frameworks, blueprints, and writing rubrics.

Classroom Management

• Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class.
• Uses instructional time effectively / time on task.
• Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Provides for smooth transition from one activity to another.
• Maintains appropriate classroom behavior.
• Maintains poise and self‑control.
• Establishes high expectations for learners.
• Promotes active learner participation.
• Shows evidence of appropriate and positive student‑teacher interaction.
• Monitors access and usage of the internet.

Delivery of Instruction

• Follows Lesson Cycle:
  • Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi State‑Wide Testing Program over a two‑year period.
  • Provides guided practice activities for students.
  • Uses interest approach to introduce lesson.
  • Motivates students with the purpose and importance of the lesson.
  • Provides instruction appropriate for the level of the learner.
  • Presents lesson in an appropriate scope and sequence.
  • Provides learners with appropriate practice on lesson content.
  • Adjusts instruction / re‑teaches as necessary.
  • Provides appropriate lesson closure.
• Effective Teaching Practices:
  • Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter.
  • Accommodates individual differences and learning styles.
  • Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods.
  • Communicates directions clearly.
  • Uses correct oral and written communication.
  • Uses technology and instructional aids effectively.
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning.
  • Addresses the varied achievement levels of students.
  • Demonstrates concern for students as individuals.
  • Documents instruction based on state frameworks.

Evaluation of Student Progress

• Links state assessments to classroom instruction.
• Uses a variety of evaluation methods.
• Provides appropriate evaluation feedback to student, parents, and administrators in a timely manner.
• Maintains records of student performance (grade books, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.).
• Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi testing program.
• Incorporates test items that mimic the format of state test items.
• Utilizes state writing rubrics to evaluate progress on written assignments.
• Administers and reports progress on state practice tests as required.

Professional Responsibility

• Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Arrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignments.
• Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, school board policies, and supports the school system.
• Attends all meetings, workshops, and in‑service training programs required by the school or district.
• Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
• Maintains equipment and fixed assets according to district policy.
• Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth.
• Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and other supervisor.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year will be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Requirements

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Contact Information

• Janet McDavid‑Collins, Human Resources Director
• Central Office
• Phone: (662) 334‑7005
• Email: [e-mail]