English/Language Arts Teacher

Sunflower County Consolidated School District, Indianola, Mississippi 2026-2027 English/Language Arts Teacher Job Details Job ID: 5711118 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026 Job Description Title: Teacher Qualifications Teacher License Ability to communicate effectively with all parents (guardians) Good physical condition with ability to lift up to 10 pounds Reporting Information Reports To: Principal Supervises: Assistant Teachers Job Goal Elementary: Teach elementary age/level pupils academic, social, and manipulative skills in the public educational system to lead them toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation. Secondary: Teach one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies, to students of junior high/high school age/level in an effort to lead them toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth and maturation. Performance Responsibilities Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are 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 use in 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. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Ability Required 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. Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program. Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology. Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state. Physical Requirements Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand‑held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Terms of Employment Salary and work year established by SCCSD School Board. Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated bi‑annually by the Superintendent. Position Type Full‑Time Job Categories Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts Contact Information Pamela Watson , Director of Personnel and Student Affairs Sunflower County Consolidated School District Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr