Teacher - Physics

Oxford School District; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford School District is seeking a Classroom Teacher to plan, organize, and implement an instructional program guiding students to reach academic potential. Work under the principal with curriculum specialists and academic coaches in a school setting.

The position is full-time with salary range noted and required Mississippi teaching credentials. Strong emphasis on standards-aligned lessons, quality instruction, classroom culture, and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College/University.
• Minimum Class A Mississippi Teaching Certificate.
• Subject endorsement(s) to be 'highly qualified'.
• All employees must pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Lesson Plans That Meet the Needs of Learners: ensure lessons align to standards and form a coherent sequence.
• Provide Quality Instruction That Leads to Student Understanding: help students take responsibility for learning and use multiple ways to interpret content.
• Maintain a Culture and Learning Environment That Promotes Student Learning: manage a learning-focused classroom community and use resources effectively.
• Maintain a High Level of Professionalism: engage in ongoing professional development and communicate with colleagues, students, and families.

Skills

Team player

Conflict resolution

Student motivation

Continual learner

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Mississippi Teaching Certificate

Endorsements (highly qualified)

Job description

Job Description: Classroom Teacher

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Teaching

Reports to: Principal

Location: Schools

Salary Scales: Teacher Scale (A-AAAA)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $50,958-$83,920

Description of Position: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal with support from curriculum specialists and academic coaches.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare Lesson Plans That Meet the Needs of Learners

• Ensure lessons are aligned to standards and represent a coherent sequence of learning.
• Prepare lessons with high levels of learning for all students.

Provide Quality Instruction That Leads to Student Understanding.

• Assist students in taking responsibility for learning and monitor student learning.
• Provide multiple ways for students to make meaning of content.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to individual differences and developmental stages of students.

Maintain a Culture and Learning Environment That Promotes Student Learning

• Manage a learning-focused classroom community.
• Manage classroom space, time, and resources (including technology when appropriate) effectively for student learning.
• Create and maintain a classroom of respect for all students.

Maintain a High Level of Professionalism

• Engage in professional learning.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with colleagues, students, and families/guardians.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College/University
• Minimum Class "A" Mississippi Teaching Certificate
• Subject required endorsement(s) to be "highly qualified".

All employees hired by the school district must pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check.

Preferred Skills

• Works effectively in groups and is a team player.
• Deals with conflict effectively.
• Engages and motivates students to do their best.
• Takes the initiative to be a continuous learner.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills.