Gifted Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Marks (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Quitman County School District’s Quitman County Middle School in Marks, Mississippi seeks a Gifted Teacher. Requirements include a Valid Mississippi Teaching Certificate with Gifted Endorsement 207, Bachelor’s degree or higher, and MS Educator’s Certification/License.

This full-time position runs 187 days with duties to plan lessons, foster a conducive learning environment, align with state standards, assess students, collaborate with staff and parents, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Valid Mississippi Teaching Certificate (Gifted Endorsement 207).
• Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and is consistent with district and state standards.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and other activities.
• Assess the accomplishments of students and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and other pertinent information.

Skills

Gifted Endorsement 207

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in job related area

Job description

Quitman County School District Quitman County Middle School - Marks, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

Gifted Teacher

Quitman County School District Quitman County Middle School - Marks, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5880644

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Mississippi Teaching Certificate (Gifted Endorsement 207)
JOB GOAL:
To provide instructional leadership in teaching students to achieve, at a high level, the goals of the
chosen course of study that will contribute to the development of the total child.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
187 days

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and is
consistent with district and state standards.
2. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and
interests of students.
3. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in conjunction with the
goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and other activities to communicate
these objectives to students.
4. Employ instructional methods and materials that positively affect student achievement.
5. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as
required.
6. Assess the learning abilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district
specialists as required.
7. Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis in regards to students’
educational well-being.
8. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and
conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure,
and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
9. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and
cooperatively, with department heads and grade chairs, evaluate their job performance.
Dr. Philip Turner • Superintendent of Education

Education is Freedom

10. Maintain accurate records of students' attendance, grades, and other pertinent information.
11. Encourage, model, and enforce socially acceptable behavior in students.
12. Integrate multi-media technology in the teaming/learning process.
13. Maintain and improve professional competence.
14. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
15. Work cooperatively with other personnel and supervisors in planning and carrying out school and
district goals.
16. Employ practices that will involve parents in the education of their child(ren).
17. Perform other duties as assigned by your direct supervisor(s).
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions
of the Board of Education’s policy on evaluation of District personnel.

Experience Job related experience is preferred

Education Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in job related area

Certificates& Licenses MS Educator’s Certification/License

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Continuing Education/Training Required in Order to Maintain Certification/License

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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