Innovative Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Brinkley Middle School; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 49,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Brinkley Middle School in Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking a dedicated Social Studies teacher to join our staff immediately. The role focuses on delivering engaging social studies instruction, meeting district curriculum goals, and maintaining a positive classroom environment for diverse learners.

Qualifications include teaching credentials and a degree in the field, with prior classroom experience preferred. The position is full-time, with 190 days per school year and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Certificate, license, or other legal credential required.
• Degree(s) in area of major study required.
• Kind and amount of prior job experience required.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be accepted by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the location and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon requests of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the location's resources and student needs.
• Strives to implement the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses student progress regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains safe and orderly classroom practices.

Education

Bachelor degree(s) area of major study

Teaching credential or license

Experience in teaching or related role

Alternatives to qualifications accepted by Board

Job description

Brinkley Middle School in Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking a dedicated Social Studies teacher to join our staff immediately. The role focuses on delivering engaging social studies instruction, meeting district curriculum goals, and maintaining a positive classroom environment for diverse learners.

Qualifications include teaching credentials and a degree in the field, with prior classroom experience preferred. The position is full-time, with 190 days per school year and a competitive salary range.