2026-2027 High School English Teacher(9th Grade)

JOB TITLE: Teacher

LOCATION: Yazoo City High School

SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule

WORK DAYS: 187 Days - 10 Month Employee

REPORT TO: Building Principal

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

POSITION OVERVIEW

We believe that all students can achieve at the highest levels and are committed to providing opportunities that will permit all students to do so. Yazoo City School District teachers will provide quality and engaging instruction, which will motivate students to strive for superior performance to provide the best possible opportunities for student growth and development, both educationally and personally. To accomplish this, we need inspiring teachers who:

Are passionate about student achievement and closing the opportunity gap.Believe that the urgency of closing this gap is too great to accept excuses of any kind.Motivate and support students while providing access to rigorous and rich learning experienceJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

Provides quality work that engages students in learningPossesses knowledge of subject matter contentRecognizes and responds appropriately to individual differences in studentsDifferentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levelsImplements adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goalsPlans lessons in a logical sequence and demonstrates knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjectsReflects on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basisCollaborates with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for studentsUses a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance in addition to formative assessment to improve instructionAssumes responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local, state, and federal standardsParticipates in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child StudyUtilizes technology in the teaching and learning processProvides a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning, and implements approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom managementRelates to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and helpful fashionWrites, speaks, and presents instruction in a clear, concise, and well-planned mannerParticipates in self-initiated and school/district-initiated professional growth in order to maintain licensure and support school improvement effortsAdheres to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines including the Mississippi Educator Code of EthicsSubmits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accuratelyInventories classroom materials, textbooks, and equipmentAccepts the responsibilities of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administrationParticipates in departmental/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees as requested, and attends school-related functions outside the instructional dayDemonstrates prompt and regular attendanceSupports the Yazoo City Municipal School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic PlanPerform other duties assigned by supervisorQUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in education and/or related fieldValid educational licenseAppropriate endorsement and/training for assigned course(s)APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested individuals should apply online at www.yazoocity.k12.ms.us.

Questions concerning this vacancy announcement should be directed to:

Melinda Cowan, Director of Human Capital and Talent Management

Yazoo City Municipal School District

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APPLICATION DEADLINE:

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.

• Yazoo City Municipal School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*