Posting:2025-2026 High School Science Teacher

Location:YAZOO CITY HIGH SCHOOL

Job Category:Teacher

Schedule:

Salary:$0.00 - $0.00

Licensed Position: YES Full Time: YES

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 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 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, 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)