Science Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Greenville (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is looking for a Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Greenville, Mississippi. The ideal candidate must possess a valid teaching certificate and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include delivering instruction aligned with state standards, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and evaluating student progress. The position is full-time, with salary determined by the Board. Interested candidates can contact the Director of Human Resources for more details.

Qualifications

• Legal credential required to teach.
• Degree in education or related field necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic skills for daily living and achievement tests.
• Utilize state mandated competencies and benchmarks.
• Promote a positive classroom environment.
• Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class.
• Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Maintains appropriate classroom behavior and self-control; fosters active learner participation.
• Monitors access and usage of the internet.
• Provides guided practice activities for students; uses an appropriate scope and sequence.
• Motivates students by linking lessons to purpose and relevance.
• Provides instruction appropriate for the learner level and assesses progress.
• Links state assessments to classroom instruction; uses multiple evaluation methods and timely feedback.
• Maintains records of student performance and shows evidence of growth per Mississippi testing program.
• Attends meetings and professional development; adheres to policies; upholds district vision and goals.

Skills

Certificate or license

Degree(s) in relevant field

Education

Relevant degree

Teacher certification/licensure

Job description

Science Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Greenville Public School District - Greenville, Mississippi

Job Details

Job ID: 5574457
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Mar 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Greenville Public School District

Teacher

Title: Classroom Teacher

Qualifications

• Certificate, license, or other legal credential required
• Degree(s) required and area of major study

Reports To: Superintendent of Education, the Deputy Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal and other designated supervisor.

Job Goal: To provide students with academic skills necessary to function in daily living, for achieving success on state and national achievement tests, and to serve as a foundation for learning at the next grade level.

Lesson Plans

• Utilizes and references districts and/or state mandated competencies, objectives, anchor benchmarks
• Uses a variety of effective teaching procedures, materials/media, and assessments appropriate for learners
• Documents and reports to the principal (by grading period) completion of and progress on state benchmarks, frameworks, blueprints, and writing rubrics

Classroom Management

• Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class
• Uses instructional time effectively / time on task
• Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Provides for smooth transition from one activity to another
• Maintains appropriate classroom behavior
• Maintains poise and self control
• Establishes high expectations for learners
• Promotes active learner participation
• Shows evidence of appropriate and positive student- teacher interaction
• Monitors access and usage of the internet

Delivery of Instruction

Follows Lesson Cycle

• Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi State-Wide Testing Program over a two year period
• Provides guided practice activities for students
• Uses interest approach to introduce lesson
• Motivates students with the purpose and importance of the lesson
• Provides instruction appropriate for the level of the learner
• Presents lesson in an appropriate scope and sequence
• Provides learners with appropriate practice on lesson content
• Adjusts instruction / re-teaches as necessary

  Effective Teaching Practices

  • Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter
  • Accommodates individual differences and learning styles
  • Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods
  • Communicates directions clearly
  • Uses correct oral and written communication
  • Uses technology and instructional aides effectively
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning
  • Addresses the varied achievement levels of students
  • Demonstrates concern for students as individuals
  • Documents instruction based on state frameworks

  Evaluation of Student Progress

  • Links state assessments to classroom instruction
  • Uses a variety of evaluation methods
  • Provides appropriate evaluation feedback to student, parents, and administrators in a timely manner
  • Maintains records of student performance (grade books, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.)
  • Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi testing program
  • Incorporates test items that mimic the format of state test items
  • Utilizes state writing rubrics to evaluate progress on written assignments
  • Administers and reports progress on state practice tests as required

  Professional Responsibility

  • Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner
  • Arrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignments
  • Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, School Board policies, and supports the school system.
  • Attends all meetings, workshops, and in-service training programs required by the school or district
  • Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and students
  • Maintains equipment and fixed assets according to district policySeeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth
  • Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals
  • Performs others duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and other supervisor

  Terms of Employment: Salary and work year will be established by the Board.

  Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

  Position Type: Full-Time

  Job Requirements

  Contact Information

  • Janet McDavid-Collins, Director of Human Resources
  • Greenville Public School District
  • Phone: [phone]
  • Email: [e-mail]