2026-2027 8th Grade Teacher

2026-2027 8th Grade Teacher Job Category:Teacher Schedule: Salary:$0.00 - $0.00 Licensed Position: YES Full Time: YES JOB TITLE: Teacher LOCATION: WOOLFOLK MIDDLE 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 experience JOB 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 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 and 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 in addition to 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, and 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 including the Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics Submits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately Inventories classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment Accepts the responsibilities of c -curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administration Participates in departmental/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees as requested, and attends school-related functions outside the instructional day Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance Supports the Yazoo City Municipal School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan Perform other duties assigned by supervisor QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in education and/or related field Valid educational license Appropriate endorsement and/training for assigned course(s)