English I Teacher

2026-2027 English I Teacher Hazlehurst City School District Hazlehurst High School - Hazlehurst, Mississippi Job Details Job ID: 5827441 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Job Goal: To provide students with academic skills necessary to function in daily living, for achieving success on state and national achievement tests, and to serve as a foundation for learning at the next grade level Responsibilities Utilizes and references districts and/or state mandated competencies, objectives, and/or benchmarks Uses a variety of effective teaching procedures, materials/media, and assessments appropriate for learners Documents and reports to the principal completion of and progress on state benchmarks, blueprints, and writing rubrics Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class Uses instructional time effectively, time on task Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning Provides for smooth transition from one activity to another Maintains appropriate classroom discipline Maintains poise and self control Establishes high expectations for learners Promotes active learner participation Shows evidence of appropriate and positive student‑teacher interaction Monitors access and usage of the internet Plans for effective instruction: aligns all instructional material to state benchmarks, blueprints, rubrics, and assessments Delivers instruction connecting state benchmarks, blueprints, teaching strategies, student interventions, and other state supporting materials to the student performance requirements of the state assessment program Shows evidence of student achievement and growth based on the Mississippi Assessment System over a two year period Provides guided practice activities for students Uses an interest approach to introduce lesson Motivates students with the purpose and importance of the lesson Provides instruction appropriate for the level of the learner Presents lesson in an appropriate scope and sequence Provides learners with appropriate practice on lesson content Adjusts instruction, re‑teaches as necessary Provides appropriate lesson closure Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter Accommodates individual differences and learning styles Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods Communicates directions clearly Uses correct oral and written communication Uses technology and instructional aides effectively Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning Addresses varied achievement levels of students Demonstrates concern for students as individuals Documents instruction based on state benchmarks Links state assessments to classroom instruction Uses a variety of evaluation methods Provides appropriate evaluation feedback to student, parents, and administrators in a timely manner Maintains records of student performance (grade books, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.) Incorporates test items that mimic the format and level of difficulty of state test items Utilizes state writing rubrics to evaluate progress on written assignments Administers and reports progress on state practice tests as required Reports student progress toward mastery of state required benchmark items as assessed through the state assessment program to the principal each nine week period Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner Arrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignments Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, School Board policies, and supports the school system Attends all meetings, workshops, and in‑service training programs required by the school or district Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and students Maintains equipment and fixed assets according to district policy Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals Performs other duties as assigned Position Type: Full-Time Job Requirements Not specified in the posting. Contact Information Marvin Davis, Principal Hazlehurst High School Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education