Teacher - 2nd Grade Math

Job Description:Classroom Teacher FLSA Status: ExemptDepartment:Teaching Reports to:PrincipalLocation:Schools Salary Scales:Teacher Scale (A-AAAA)Position Type: Full-Time Salary Range:$50,958-$83,920Description 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.
  
  

Last Revised:7/22/25