Future Upper Elementary Teaching Positions 2026-2027 SY

Poplarville School District; Poplarville (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Poplarville School District is seeking an Upper Elementary Classroom Teacher for Grades 3-5. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree and a valid class “A” certificate in Mississippi. Responsibilities include engaging students, managing the classroom, and fostering a positive communication environment for parents and community members. Teachers will be evaluated annually, and the contract consists of 187 days with a salary based on the certified teacher salary schedule approved by the Board of Trustees.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university as a minimum requirement.
• Hold at least a class “A” certificate which is valid in Mississippi endorsed in the appropriate field.
• Participate in self-initiated and school/district-initiated professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality work that engages students in learning.
• Differentiate instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels.
• Relate to parents and community members in a positive fashion.
• Implement approved disciplinary measures for effective classroom management.
• Assume responsibility for students to ensure adequate yearly progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Instruction and assessment

Effective communication

Professional development

Technology utilization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution

Class “A” certificate valid in Mississippi

Job description

Upper Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grades 3‑5)

Title

Teacher

Qualifications

Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university as a minimum requirement and hold at least a class “A” certificate which is valid in the state of Mississippi endorsed in the appropriate field/subject.

Reports To

Principal or designee

Job Goal

To create a flexible class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Essential Functions

INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT

• Providing quality work that engages students in learning
• Knowing how to teach the subject(s) to students
• Recognizing and responding appropriately to individual differences in students
• Differentiating instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
• Implementing adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals
• Planning lessons in a logical sequence
• Demonstrating knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects
• Reflecting on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis
• Collaborating with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students
• Continuously using a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance
• Using results of ongoing assessment to improve instruction
• Assuming responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local, state, and federal standards
• Participating in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child Study
• Utilizing technology in the teaching and learning process

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

• Providing a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard‑free, and conducive to learning
• Consistently implementing approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management

COMMUNICATION

• Relating to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and helpful fashion
• Writing, speaking, and presenting in a clear, concise, and well‑planned manner

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participating in self‑initiated and school/district‑initiated professional growth in order to maintain licensure and support school improvement efforts

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• Adhering to policies and procedures established by district, school, state, and federal guidelines
• Submitting required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately
• Inventorying classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment

Additional Responsibilities

The teacher will carry out all other assigned duties by:

• Accepting the responsibilities of co‑curricular and extra‑curricular duties as assigned by administration
• Participating in departmental/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees as requested
• Attending school-related functions (e.g. PTA) outside the instructional day
• Performing other duties as assigned

Evaluation

Performance of certified personnel will be evaluated annually by the immediate supervisor in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Job Specifics for Teacher

Office/Room Location: As assigned

Scope Of Work

To support the Mission and Beliefs of the District when carrying out duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Smartphone

Not required for communication. Should not be used for personal use at times in which students are assigned to the teacher.

Payscale

187 days annually with salary in accordance to the certified teacher salary schedule as approved by the Board of Trustees.