Position Type:

Elementary School Teacher

Date Posted:

05/29/2024

Location:

Mississippi School for the Blind

Date Available:

08/01/2024

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Job Title: Elementary Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

Primary Purpose:

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.

Qualifications Education/Certification:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an applicable field
• Must possess a valid Mississippi Teaching Certificate issued by the Mississippi Department of Education and endorsed in the field of instruction to which he/she is assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluent in Braille reading
• 218 Endorsement

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedure.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $44,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person