Secondary English Teacher

South Pike School District; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

South Pike School District seeks a Classroom Teacher to deliver standards-based instruction aligned with state benchmarks and student achievement goals. The role emphasizes lesson planning, diverse instructional methods, data-driven progress monitoring, and collaboration with building leadership.

Responsibilities include maintaining a positive classroom climate, adhering to district policies, and providing timely progress reports.

Qualifications

• Certificate, license, or other legal credential required
• Degree(s) required and endorsement(s)
• Kind and amount of prior job experience as required by the Board
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the State Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with academic skills to function in daily living and prepare for state/national tests.
• Submit lesson plans weekly or as required and use mandated competencies and benchmarks.
• Maintain a positive, safe classroom environment and promote active learner participation.
• Utilize a variety of instructional procedures and assessments suitable for learners.
• Document progress and report to the principal on state benchmarks, rubrics, and writing rubrics.
• Provide guided practice, individualized instruction, and appropriate closure to lessons.
• Monitor internet usage and maintain discipline in line with district policies.

Skills

Experience requirements

Alternative qualifications

Education

Degree(s) required

Endorsements

Certification/licensure

Job description

Title

Classroom Teacher

Qualifications

• Certificate, license, or other legal credential required
• Degree(s) required and endorsement(s)
• Kind and amount of prior job experience as required by the Board
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the State Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To

Building Principal

Job Goal

To provide students with academic skills necessary to function in daily living; to achieve 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, and/or benchmarks
• Uses a variety of effective teaching procedures, materials/media, and assessments appropriate for learners
• Documents and reports to principal (by grading period) completion of and progress on state benchmarks, frameworks, blueprints and writing rubrics
• Submits lesson plans to principal weekly or as required

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 a smooth transition from one activity to another
• Maintains appropriate classroom discipline
• 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 (Follow Lesson Cycle)

• Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi Testing program, research‑based data and/or norm referenced test 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 individualized instruction appropriate for 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
• Provides appropriate lesson closure

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 benchmarks

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 book, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.)
• Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi testing program, research‑based data and/or norm referenced test
• 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 the district policy
• Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth
• Promotes the districts, vision, mission and goals

Technology

• Demonstrates knowledge of SAM6i
• Demonstrates knowledge of SPMS
• Demonstrates knowledge of PLATO

Promotes Technology through Classroom Instruction

• Smart Board
• Laptops (cart)
• Computer Labs (SPMS)
• Computer Labs (PLATO)
• Email

Office

• Handles office requests in a timely manner
• Requests are turned in neat and orderly
• Notifies office in advance regarding an absence
• Follows schoolwide procedures
• Follows handbook policies and rules
• Follows daily teaching schedule

Performs Extra Duties

• Morning duty
• Recess duty
• Lunch Duty
• Afterschool duty
• Any other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year will be established by the Board