Science Teacher

Armstrong Junior High School; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Armstrong Junior High School in Starkville, Mississippi seeks a Science Teacher for a full-time position starting July 14, 2026.

The teacher will plan daily goals aligned to state curricula, manage classrooms, analyze assessments, and communicate with parents to support student achievement.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Mississippi teacher certification with endorsement181-Biology or 182-Physical Science or 185-Chemistry or 188-General Science or 189-Physics.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily instructional goals aligned to district and state curriculum.
• Maintain plans for substitutes as needed.
• Demonstrate effective instruction with strong content and pacing.
• Use instructional strategies to support all students, including underachieving and special needs.
• Analyze assessment results and implement targeted interventions.
• Maintain student engagement and provide timely feedback.
• Develop relationships with parents to support student achievement.
• Keep accurate records and participate in growth and development processes.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Assessment analysis

Student engagement

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Armstrong Junior High School - Starkville, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

Science Teacher

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Armstrong Junior High School - Starkville, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Starkville Oktibbeha School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5573487

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 14, 2026

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Principal

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exhibits consistent planning of daily instructional goals, strategies, and methods of assessment that are consistent with the district and state curriculum.
• Ensures that adequate plans for substitutes as available as needed.
• Demonstrates effective instruction and implementation with strong context, content, and pacing knowledge.
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective instructional strategies that will benefit all students including underachieving and special needs populations.
• Demonstrates effective analysis of assessment results and implementation of instructional interventions to achieve mastery.
• Demonstrates effectiveness in maintaining student engagement.
• Exhibits quality written and verbal feedback that addresses individual student needs.
• Exhibits high expectations for self and students.
• Maintains a classroom environment that is supportive of all students.
• Demonstrates evidence of student progress towards school and individual goals.
• Shows evidence of involvement in school and district activities.
• Demonstrates continued growth by participation in professional development activities.
• Builds successful relationships with parents in order to impact maximum student achievement.
• Maintains accurate and timely records.
• Plans for and actively participates in the Teacher Growth and Development process.
• Adheres to all safety procedures, rules, and policies to ensure the well being of all students.
• Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work location and notifies principal or designee of impending absence in a timely manner.
• Maintains active supervision of students during all work and duty assignments.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
• Provides ample opportunities for all parents to participate in parent teacher conferences.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold a valid Mississippi teacher certification with endorsement181-Biology or 182-Physical Science or 185-Chemistry or 188-General Science or 189-Physics

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $43,750 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Science: Biology

Classroom Teacher > Science: Earth & Space

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Randy Grierson , Principal
• Starkville High School
• Phone: [phone]