2026-2027 English/Language Arts Teacher

Sunflower County School District•Indianola, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher will be responsible for teaching elementary or secondary level pupils academic, social, and manipulative skills. The goal is to lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation. This includes planning and delivering lesson plans, instructing students, managing classroom behavior, and maintaining accurate records.

Requirements

Teacher License
Able to communicate effectively to all parents (guardians)
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.

Nice To Haves

Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and tests in accordance with established procedures.
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 educational activities.
Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
Participate in appropriate professional activities.
Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.