Math Curriculum Writer Jobs in Mississippi (NOW HIRING)

Long Beach Middle School is seeking an outstanding Middle School Math Teacher to join our Bearcat Family! LBMS is proud to consistently be an A-rated school in one of TOP performing school districts in the state. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a positive, high-achieving school culture where relationships matter, excellence is expected, and our "5 Houses, 1 Family" motto is more than just words.

 This position will be available January 4, 2027, making it a perfect opportunity for December college graduates. Candidates must hold a valid Mississippi Educator License with either a 154 Mathematics (7-12) endorsement or a 901 Mathematics (7-8) endorsement.

Purpose Statement
The job of Secondary School Teacher was established for the purpose/s of developing students' academic skills through academic courses of study and implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
This job reports to Secondary School Principal

Essential Functions
 

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

• Assesses students' progress, expectations, goals, etc. for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.

• Assists in the total administration of the testing programs (e.g. in-service training, proctoring, monitoring, interpreting, remediating, etc.) for the purpose of complying with No Child Left Behind and improving the students' learning experience in the school system.

• Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.

• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.

• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.

• Directs student workers, volunteers, etc. for the purpose of maximizing their efficiency and meeting work requirements.

• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.

• Maintains confidentiality of all school, personal, and educational information for the purpose of protecting such information regarding students, staff, and parents, and the teacher will choose the proper time, place, and supervisor to discuss the confidential information.

• Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, athletics, pep rallies, field days, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students.

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, (e.g. extracurricular assignments, IEP conferences, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, interventions, behavior logs, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress.

 
Job Requirements:  Minimum Qualifications
                Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet the changing job conditions.  Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
                adhering to safety practices
                administering first aid
                operating standard office equipment
                using pertinent software applications.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.  Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
                age appropriate activities
                business telephone etiquette
                concepts of grammar and punctuation.
ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment.  Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.  Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.  Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.  Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving when equipment is limited.  Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
adapting to changing work priorities
communicating with diverse groups
maintaining confidentiality
meeting deadlines and schedules
setting priorities
working as part of a team
working with frequent interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include:  working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and operating within a defined budget.  Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions.  There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:  significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 10% walking, and 85% standing.  The job is performed in a clean atmosphere.
Experience       Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Education         Bachelor's degree in job related area.
Equivalency      None Specified
Required Testing                                                                        Certificates & Licenses  
          Excel                                                                                   Valid Mississippi Teachers Certificate
Continuing Educ./Training                                                                       Clearances
       Bachelor's Degree                                                               Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status                                                                      Approval Date                                                           Salary Grade
   Exempt