TEACHER - 1ST GRADE

Simpson; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson County School District (Magee Elementary) is seeking a 1st Grade Teacher to lead students toward intellectual, emotional, and social growth. The role requires planning and implementing an age-appropriate instructional program in an elementary setting.

The teacher will deliver standards-based instruction, differentiate for diverse learners, assess progress, and collaborate with staff to support district goals. The position aligns with 187 teaching days and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Hold Valid Mississippi Teaching Credential and License.
• Endorsement and training appropriate for assigned courses.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality work that engages students in learning
• Possesses knowledge of subject matter content
• Differentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
• Implements adopted curriculum standards and assessment instruments to meet school goals
• Plans lessons in a logical sequence
• Collaborates with educators to create a complete educational environment
• Uses a variety of assessment techniques to evaluate student performance
• Utilizes technology in the teaching and learning process
• Performs other duties as assigned by administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master’s preferred

Job description

Posting Name: TEACHER - 1ST GRADE

Location: 06-MAGEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Posting Begin Date: 03/01/2026

Posting End Date: N/A

Full Time: Yes

Job Category: Certified Application

Schedule: 44,200.00 - 76,200.00

Licensed Position: Yes

Description

Position Title: Teacher

Department: Elementary, Middle, High School

Reports to: Principal

Status: Certified (Overtime-Exempt)

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SUMMARY

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation. To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides quality work that engages students in learning
• Possesses knowledge of subject matter content
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to individual differences in students
• Differentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
• Implements adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet

school and district goals

• Plans lessons in a logical sequence
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects
• Reflects on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis
• Collaborates with other educators to create the most complete educational environment

possible for students

• Uses a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance
• Uses formative assessment to improve instruction
• Assumes responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local,

state, and federal standards

• Participates in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child Study
• Utilizes technology in the teaching and learning process
• Provides a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning
• Implements approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom

management

• Relates to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and

helpful fashion

• Writes, speaks, and presents instruction in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner
• participates in self-initiated and school/district-initiated professional growth in order to maintain

licensure and support school improvement efforts

• Adheres to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines 164
• Submits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately
• Accepts responsibility for, and inventories classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment
• Accepts the responsibilities of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administration
• Participates in departmental/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees as requested
• Attends school-related functions (e.g. PTO) outside the instructional day
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Supports the Simpson County School District's Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Education (Master’s preferred)
• Hold Valid Mississippi Teaching Credential and License
• Appropriate endorsement and/training for assigned courses

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to speak and listen for extended periods. The employee is also required to sit or stand for long periods, and regularly to move; use hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is further required to have the physical, mental, and emotional stamina to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the mental acuity to collect, evaluate, and interpret data; to reason; to define problems; to establish facts; to draw valid conclusions; and to make effective judgments and decisions.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Simpson County Board of Education Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

EMPLOYMENT:

187 days

COMPENSATION RANGE:

$46,200.00 - $76,200.00