2026-2027 Language/Speech Teacher

Language/Speech Teacher

Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in education and/or related field 2. Valid educational license 3. Appropriate endorsement and training for assigned course(s)

Supervises: N/A

Reports To: Supervising Administrator

Job Goal: 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.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides quality work that engages students in learning
• Possesses knowledge of subject matter content
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to individual differences in students
• Differentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
• Implements adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals
• Plans lessons in a logical sequence
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects
• Reflects on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis
• Collaborates with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students
• Uses a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance
• Uses formative assessment to improve instruction
• Assumes responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local, state, and federal standards
• Participates in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child Study
• Utilizes technology in the teaching and learning process
• Provides a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning
• Implements approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management
• Relates to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and helpful fashion
• Writes, speaks, and presents instruction in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner
• Participates in self-initiated and school/district-initiated professional growth in order to maintain licensure and support school improvement efforts
• Adheres to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines
• Submits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately
• Accepts responsibility for, and inventories classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment
• Accepts the responsibilities of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administration
• Participates in departmental/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees as requested
• Attends school-related functions (e.g. PTA) outside the instructional day
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Term of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees. Evaluation: Annually