NEMS Teacher

Lauderdale; United States; Híbrido; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Northeast Middle School is seeking a licensed NEMS Teacher in Lauderdale County School District. The teacher will prepare lessons aligned to standards, manage a learning-focused classroom, communicate with families, and maintain records.

The position is full-time and requires a valid Mississippi teaching license and a bachelor’s degree in education or higher. Responsibilities include meeting classes, planning instruction, maintaining classroom order, and participating in professional development

Qualificações

• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Education or higher.
• Certification: Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching License.
• Other Requirements: Required references and background check, valid teaching license required.

Responsabilidades

• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the assigned school and times designated by the Principal.
• Plan a program of study that meets the needs of the students.
• Lessons are aligned to standards and represent a coherent sequence of learning.
• Assist students in taking responsibility for learning and monitor progress.
• Communicate with families/guardians about student progress.
• Maintain accurate records as required by policy and law.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development.

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Education or higher

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Please carefully review the job posting information below.

Posting Name

NEMS Teacher

Location

Northeast Middle School

Posting Begin Date

05/01/2026

Posting End Date

N/A

Full Time

Yes

Job Category

Certified Application

Schedule

N/A

Licensed Position

Yes

Description

NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL - TEACHER

Job purpose: A teacher in the Lauderdale County School District is expected to help students learn the required subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the assigned school and at times designated by the Principal
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Lessons are aligned to standards and represent a coherent sequence of learning
• Lessons have high levels of learning for all students
• Assist students in taking responsibility for learning and monitors student learning
• Provide multiple ways for students to make meaning of content
• Manage a learning-focused classroom community; Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Manage classroom space, time, and resources effectively for student learning
• Create and maintain a classroom of respect for all students
• Engage in professional learning; possess a growth mindset
• Establish and maintain effective communication with families/guardians
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the Principal
• Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students
• Employ 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
• Implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as assigned
• Identify and report the possibility of learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate the job performance
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participating in training sessions and classes
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees
• Maintain and accept responsibility for any district-owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use
• Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures
• Maintain confidentiality
• Regular, timely/dependable, in-person attendance is an essential function of this position
• Perform such other and not explicitly enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy, state, or federal guidelines
• Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district policies, and applicable procedures and protocols as established by LCSD, and the Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct

Qualifications

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Education or higher
• Certification: Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching License.
• Other Requirements: Required references and background check, Validteaching license required

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting, but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.

Note: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time it deems advisable.

Terms of Employment

Salary, days, and work year as established by the Lauderdale County Board of Education