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Openings as of 4/22/2025

Assistant Principal - Sumrall High School

JobID: 2727

Position Type:
  Administration/Assistant Principal


Date Posted:
  4/21/2025


Location:
  Sumrall High School


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  04/28/2025


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Job Title:  High School Assistant Principal

Reports to:  School Principal

Receives guidance from:  School Principal, School District Directors and support staff, Assistant Superintendents and Superintendent

Supervises: Certified and non-certiied staff and students on assigned campus

Overtime Status: Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulations

Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for assisting the school principal in providing school-wide leadership, maintaining the daily operations of the school in the absence of the school principal, and learning and growing professionally to lead a school in the future; To help ensure the safety and security of the students and staff; To help place students and teachers in a position to succeed in the classroom and in other activities.
 
Duties and responsibilities: 
 
• Assist the school principal in the overall administration of the school

• Assist the school principal in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals, vision, mission, curriculum, and school board and state policies

• Hold and maintain high expectations for instructional best practices, student achievement, behavior, and accountability

• Serve as principal in the absence of the school principal

• Assist the school principal in implementing a schoolwide vision that is adopted and embraced by the school and community

• Assist the school principal by working with the leadership team to implement effective instructional strategies to achieve the vision

• Assist the school principal in making decisions aligned to and in support of the vision

• Work with school staff to support students’ social, intellectual, and emotional development

• Respect and value each student in the school and foster strong connections among students and adults

• Ensure the school environment is safe, secure, and clean; all basic facilities are in working order

• Conduct routine safety drills and professional development and maintain records in keeping with Mississippi Department of Education and LCS guidelines

• Assist the school principal in leading staff in the development and implementation of lesson and unit plans aligned to MS state standards, curricula, and assessments and the revisions to lesson and unit plans based on student outcomes

• Assist the school principal in supporting staff in implementing a variety of rigorous instructional strategies and pedagogical methods that meet students’ needs and drive students’ learning and supporting staff in effectively adapting instructional practices to ensure that all students master content

• Assist the school principal in consistently monitoring and collecting data to inform continuous improvement and using multiple sources of data to evaluate instruction, identify student outcome trends, prioritize needs, and inform continuous improvement and facilitating and supporting staff in monitoring progress toward student learning goals

• Assist the school principal in leading staff in analyzing disaggregated, student specific data to determine appropriate differentiation and academic intervention and in using data to make updates to the intervention plans for students or subgroups not making progress

• Assist the school principal in providing ongoing, timely, and individualized actionable feedback to staff based on evidence collected from routine/daily observations

• Assist the school principal in facilitating or providing effective professional learning opportunities and coaching and providing differentiated professional learning to meet staff members’ growth needs

• Assist school principal in scheduling peer observation opportunities for staff

• Assist school principal in creating an effective leadership team, focusing on student learning

• Assist school principal in developing, implementing, and modifying a school strategic plan that identifies milestones and includes effective strategies for implementing rigorous classroom content and effective instructional practices to support students in achieving learning targets and utilizing progress monitoring results to improve activities to ensure continual improvement

• Maintain a daily schedule to address instructional leadership priorities supporting ongoing development of teacher quality, effective staff collaboration, data analysis, and other schoolwide and district priorities

• Proactively seek feedback, self-reflect, and adapt own leadership practice, engage in learning opportunities, and accept personal responsibility for mistakes and uses them as learning opportunities

• Take initiative and remain solutions-oriented at all times, moving school work forward

• React to difficult moments or feedback with calm and positive ways

• Assist school principal in identifying struggling or ineffective staff members, providing accurate feedback, support, coaching, and documenting evidence of substandard performance, and implementing growth plan(s)

• Be knowledgeable of and enforce State and District codes, policies and laws, and administer District and school site discipline policies and programs

• Assist the school principal in conducting activities with feeder schools to develop and direct recruitment orientation programs for new students

• Assist the school principal in preparing and writing correspondence, bulletins, and other communications on behalf of the school and publicity for special events and achievements as appropriate

• Assist the school principal in ensuring the health, safety and welfare of students; oversee staff and student attendance, behavior management, counseling, guidance and other support services

• Coordinate the maintenance operations of the school site

• Propose schedule of classes and extracurricular activities

• Supervise the preparation of student schedules

• Work with department heads and faculty in compiling annual budget requests

• Work with department heads and faculty in assessing and complying with curriculum

• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; conduct inventories; maintain records; and check on receipt of such material

• Assist in safety inspections and safety drill practice activities

• Assume responsibility for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services

• Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and work with the attendance supervisor for investigative follow-up action

• Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, and deal with special cases on an individual basis

• Serve alongside parent groups, faculty, and student groups in advancing educational and related activities and objectives

• Administer the student insurance program

• Perform such record-keeping functions as the principal may direct

• Supervise teachers and departments as assigned by the principal

• Supervise and assist the attendance supervisor with residency

• Supervise extra-curricular activities

• Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use

• Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures

• Maintain confidentiality

• Regular, dependable attendance is an essential function of this position

• Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy
   
• ?Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, all other district policies and applicable procedures and protocols as established by LCS, Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct, state and federal laws
 
Qualifications:
 
• Education Level:  Master’s Degree in Education or related field

• Certification: 486 

• Other Requirements:  Minimum five (5) years classroom experience; secondary experience preferred
 
Terms of Employment:
Salary, days and work year as established by the Lamar County Board of Education 
 
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
 
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.

Note: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable. 
 
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Lamar County School Board policy on Evaluation of Educators.





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Openings as of 4/22/2025

Teacher - Elementary

JobID: 2724

Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching


Date Posted:
  4/16/2025


Location:
  Sumrall Elementary School


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  04/23/2025


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Job Title:  Teacher - Elementary
Reports to:  Principal
Receives Guidance From:  Principal, Lead Teacher, Administration
Overtime Status: Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulations
Job Purpose:
A teacher in the Lamar County School District is expected to help students learn required subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and
responsible men and women. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 
• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the assigned school and at times designated by Principal
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
• Lessons are aligned to standards and represent a coherent sequence of learning
• Lessons have high levels of learning for all students
• Assist students in taking responsibility for learning and monitors student learning
• Provide multiple ways for students to make meaning of content
• Manage a learning-focused classroom community; Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Manage classroom space, time, and resources effectively for student learning
• Create and maintain a classroom of respect for all students
• Engage in professional learning; possess a growth mindset
• Establish and maintain effective communication with families/guardians
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of Principal
• Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as assigned
• Identify and report the possibility of learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate the job performance
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participation in training sessions and classes
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees
• Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use
• Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures
• Maintain confidentiality
• Regular, timely/dependable, in person attendance is an essential function of this position
• Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy, state, or federal guidelines
• Read, understand, and abide by the Professional Educator Code of Conduct Policy, GAA, all other district policies and applicable procedures and protocols as established by LCS.  
Qualifications:
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Education or higher
Certification:  Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching Credential or valid emergency certification issued by the state of Mississippi Educational Board
Required Endorsements: 115, 116, 117, 152 or 120
Other Requirements: Required references and background check
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.   
 
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
 
Note: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.             
 
Terms of Employment:
Salary, days and work year as established by the Lamar County Board of Education
 
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Mississippi Department of Education and the Lamar County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.





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Openings as of 4/22/2025

Pre K Teacher/Early Learning Collaborative

JobID: 2676

Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood


Date Posted:
  4/15/2025


Location:
  Multiple Campuses


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  04/22/2025


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Job Title: Teacher Pre-Kindergarten
Reports to: Principal
Receives guidance from: Principal, Pre-K Coordinator, Assistant Principal, Lead Teacher, Assistant Superintendent
Overtime Status: Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulations
Job purpose:
In keeping a tradition of excellence, a Teacher Pre-Kindergarten in the Lamar County School District is expected to help students learn required subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible, and successful students. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Duties and responsibilities:
 
• All teaching staff (teachers and assistant teachers) and program administrators complete at least fifteen contact (15) hours of professional development annually for program instructional staff specific to the education of pre- kindergarten children. 

• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the assigned school and at times designated by Principal

• Attend school and district professional learning community meetings.

• Collaborated with colleagues to plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students

• Lessons are aligned to standards and represent a coherent sequence of learning

• Lessons have high levels of learning for all students

• Assist students in taking responsibility for learning and monitors student learning

• Provide multiple ways for students to make meaning of content

• Manage a learning-focused classroom community; Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

• Manage classroom space, time, and resources effectively for student learning

• Create and maintain a classroom of respect for all students

• Engage in professional learning; possess a growth mindset

• Establish and maintain effective communication with families/guardians

• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of Principal

• Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior

• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students

• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved

• Implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives

• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as assigned

• Identify and report the possibility of learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required

• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities

• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation

• Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner

• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms

• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate the job performance

• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participation in training sessions and classes, and attend all trainings as required

• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees

• Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use

• Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures

• Maintain confidentiality

• Regular, timely/dependable, in person attendance is an essential function of this position

• Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy, state, or federal guidelines

• Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district policies and applicable procedures and protocols as established by LCSD, and Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct
 
Qualifications:
 
• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Education or higher

• Certification:  Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching Credential (Pre-K/K 153) 

• Other Requirements: Required references and background check
 
Physical Demands:
 
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.    
 
Work Environment:
 
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
 
Note: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable. 
 
Terms of Employment:
 
Salary, days and work year as established by the Lamar County Board of Education 
 
Evaluation:
 
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Lamar County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees. 

 




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Openings as of 4/22/2025

Teacher - Secondary ELA (Possible Dance Coach)

JobID: 2726

Position Type:
  High School Teaching/English


Date Posted:
  4/17/2025


Location:
  Sumrall High School


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  04/24/2025


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Job Title: Teacher ELA (Possible Dance Coach)
Reports to: Principal
Receives Guidance From: Principal, Lead Teacher, Administrator
Overtime Status: Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulations

Job Purpose:
A teacher in the Lamar County School District is expected to help students learn required subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 Duties and Responsibilities:
 
• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the assigned school and at times designated by Principal
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
• Lessons are aligned to standards and represent a coherent sequence of learning
• Lessons have high levels of learning for all students
• Assist students in taking responsibility for learning and monitors student learning
• Provide multiple ways for students to make meaning of content
• Manage a learning-focused classroom community; Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Manage classroom space, time, and resources effectively for student learning
• Create and maintain a classroom of respect for all students
• Engage in professional learning; possess a growth mindset
• Establish and maintain effective communication with families/guardians
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of Principal
• Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as assigned
• Identify and report the possibility of learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate the job performance
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participation in training sessions and classes
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees
• Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use
• Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures
• Maintain confidentiality
• Regular, timely/dependable, in person attendance is an essential function of this position
• Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy, state, or federal guidelines
• Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district policies and applicable procedures and protocols as established by LCSD, and Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct
 
Qualifications:
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Education or higher
Certification:  Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching Credential or valid emergency certification issued by the state of Mississippi Educational Board
Required Endorsements:  119
Other Requirements: Required references, official transcripts, official test scores and background checks

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.   

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
Note: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Terms of Employment:
Salary, days and work year as established by the Lamar County Board of Education 
 
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Mississippi Department of Education and the Lamar County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.





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Openings as of 4/22/2025

Secondary Health Teacher/Athletic Trainer

JobID: 2681

Position Type:
  High School Teaching/Health


Date Posted:
  4/15/2025


Location:
  Purvis High School


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  04/22/2025


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Job Title: Teacher
Reports to: Principal
Receives Guidance From: Principal, Lead Teacher, Administrator
Overtime Status: Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulations

Job Purpose:
A teacher in the Lamar County School District is expected to help students learn required subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 Duties and Responsibilities:
 
• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the assigned school and at times designated by Principal
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
• Lessons are aligned to standards and represent a coherent sequence of learning
• Lessons have high levels of learning for all students
• Assist students in taking responsibility for learning and monitors student learning
• Provide multiple ways for students to make meaning of content
• Manage a learning-focused classroom community; Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Manage classroom space, time, and resources effectively for student learning
• Create and maintain a classroom of respect for all students
• Engage in professional learning; possess a growth mindset
• Establish and maintain effective communication with families/guardians
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of Principal
• Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as assigned
• Identify and report the possibility of learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate the job performance
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participation in training sessions and classes
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees
• Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use
• Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures
• Maintain confidentiality
• Regular, timely/dependable, in person attendance is an essential function of this position
• Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy, state, or federal guidelines
• Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district policies and applicable procedures and protocols as established by LCSD, and Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct
 
Qualifications:
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Education or higher
Certification:  Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching Credential or valid emergency certification issued by the state of Mississippi Educational Board
Required Endorsements:  143 and BOC Certification
Other Requirements: Required references, official transcripts, official test scores and background checks

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.   

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
Note: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Terms of Employment:
Salary, days and work year as established by the Lamar County Board of Education 
 
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Mississippi Department of Education and the Lamar County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.





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Openings as of 4/22/2025

Middle School Choir/Show Choir Director

JobID: 2728

Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/Music - Vocal


Date Posted:
  4/21/2025


Location:
  Oak Grove Middle School


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  04/28/2025


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Job Title:  Choir/Show Choir Director- Middle School
Reports to:  Principal
Receives Guidance From:  Principal, Lead Teacher, Administrator
Overtime Status:  Compliant with position, salary, and FLSA regulations
 
Job Purpose:
A teacher in the Lamar County School District is expected to help students learn required subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. To develop each student an appreciation of music; teach techniques of instrumental performance; discover and develop the talents of pupils in the field of music; provide a high-quality experience in music and provide for musical growth and expression.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 
• Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, in addition to the expectations outlined for teachers, but are not limited to: 
• Instructs secondary school student's grades 6-12 in developing knowledge and skills in choral music in accordance with the course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Enables students to develop an appreciation of the art of music.
• Demonstrates techniques to students in choral music concepts.
• Develop clear and concise instructional lesson plans and organize class time to provide a balanced program of preparation, instruction, and rehearsal time.
• Assigns duties to choral assistants as necessary.
• Provides individual and small group instruction and adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying abilities.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and musical repertoire appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and creates a safe, orderly, and effective environment for learning during practice, group rehearsals, and musical performances.
• Arranges opportunities for students to present musical performances both during and after school hours.
• Plans, rehearses and directs students in musical programs.
• Instruct students in the proper care and use of equipment.
• Organize storage areas and control the use of materials and equipment to prevent loss, abuse, injury, or security breach.
• Maintains an organized and workable inventory of all music and equipment related to the choral program.
• Evaluate student performance and growth in knowledge and understanding and prepare regular progress reports.
• Conferences regularly with parents/guardians regarding behavior observations and the performance of students.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Maintains thorough records for each student.
• Selects, requisitions, and maintains books, instructional materials, and instructional aids.
• Models non discriminatory practices in all activities.
• (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
• Attends staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
• Keeps abreast of developments, research, and new technology in the field of music education.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.
• Support booster club activities 
• Cooperates with the school administration in providing music programs that enhance the students’ performing experience 
• Oversees scheduling and other arrangements for the rehearsals and concerts in cooperation with the building principal 
• Prepares students and required documents for District and State auditions and competitions. 
• Orders all supplies and materials necessary for related activities in accordance with established district procedures and budget allocations 
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance 
• Supports the Lamar County School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan 
• Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy
• Regular, dependable, in person attendance is an essential function of this position
• Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, all other district policies and applicable procedures and protocols as established by LCSD, and Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct.
 
Qualifications:
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree or higher
Certification:  Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching Credential or valid emergencycertification issued by the state of Mississippi Educational Board
Endorsement Code: 166 required
Other Requirements: Required references and background checks
 
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.   
 
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
 
Note: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.           
 
Terms of Employment:
Salary, days and work year as established by the Lamar County Board of Education
 
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Lamar County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.





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Science Teacher - Middle School

JobID: 2729

Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/Science


Date Posted:
  4/21/2025


Location:
  Oak Grove Middle School


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  04/28/2025


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Job Title: Science Teacher - Middle School
Reports to: Principal
Receives Guidance From: Principal, Lead Teacher, Administrator
Overtime Status: Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulations

Job Purpose:
A teacher in the Lamar County School District is expected to help students learn required subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 Duties and Responsibilities:
 
• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the assigned school and at times designated by Principal
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
• Lessons are aligned to standards and represent a coherent sequence of learning
• Lessons have high levels of learning for all students
• Assist students in taking responsibility for learning and monitors student learning
• Provide multiple ways for students to make meaning of content
• Manage a learning-focused classroom community; Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Manage classroom space, time, and resources effectively for student learning
• Create and maintain a classroom of respect for all students
• Engage in professional learning; possess a growth mindset
• Establish and maintain effective communication with families/guardians
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of Principal
• Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as assigned
• Identify and report the possibility of learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate the job performance
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participation in training sessions and classes
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees
• Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use
• Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures
• Maintain confidentiality
• Regular, timely/dependable, in person attendance is an essential function of this position
• Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy, state, or federal guidelines
• Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district policies and applicable procedures and protocols as established by LCSD, and Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct
 
Qualifications:
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Education or higher
Certification:  Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching Credential or valid emergency certification issued by the state of Mississippi Educational Board
Required Endorsements:  188 or 181
Other Requirements: Required references, official transcripts, official test scores and background checks

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.   

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
Note: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Terms of Employment:
Salary, days and work year as established by the Lamar County Board of Education 
 
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Mississippi Department of Education and the Lamar County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.





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Activity Funds Bookkeeper

JobID: 2714

Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical


Date Posted:
  4/15/2025


Location:
  Central Office


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  04/22/2025


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Job Title: Activity Funds Bookkeeper
 
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
 
Receives Guidance From:  Chief Financial Officer(CFO), Assistant Chief Financial Officer
 
Overtime Status: Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulations
 
Job Purpose:
 
To support the overall operations of the Lamar County Schools Business Office. 
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 
• Assist school bookkeepers in day-to-day operations of activity funds; including, but not limited to:  verification of revenue and/or expense coding, implementing applicable board policies and Business Office procedures, being a liaison between bookkeepers and the Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Chief Financial Officer.
• Act as bookkeeper for Business Office and Human Resources department; enter requisitions, Board approvals, direct payables and SBITA forms.
• On a monthly basis, review all activity funds for accuracy and completeness, reconcile cash, and prepare report for Chief Financial Officer.
• Administer all online platforms: MySchoolBucks, GoFan, DragonFly.
• Maintain all fidelity bonds for the Lamar County Schools.
• Periodically assist Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Chief Financial Officer with District wide tasks, such as EEF card distribution and fixed assest inventories. 
• Maintain positive relationship with auditors providing information requested during annual audits.
• Perform various related central office duties as requested. 
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Regular, timely/dependable, in person attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy, state, or federal guidelines.
• Read, understand, and abide by the Professional Educator Code of Conduct Policy, GAA, all other district policies and applicable procedures and protocols as established by LCS.
 
Applicants need to have the ability to:
 
• Understand the operations and functions of the school system.
• Prepare complete and accurate accounting records. 
• Interpret rules, regulations, and policies and use mature judgment in making decisions.
• Establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships.
 
Qualifications:
 
High school diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree in accounting (or any related business degree) preferred; school business or governmental related experience preferred
 
Physical Demands:
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display panel. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
 
Work Environment:
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
 
Note:  This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
 
Terms of Employment:
 
Salary, days and work year as established by the Lamar County School District
 
Evaluation:
 
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Lamar County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.





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Nurse Substitute

JobID: 1623

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/School Nurse


Date Posted:
  8/16/2024


Location:
  Central Office


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Nurse Substitute 
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*Overview:
To assist with illness and creating a climate of health and well-being at each school in the absence of the School Nurse.

*Qualification:
Possesses a valid Mississippi Registered Nurse License
Minimum of three (3) years prior nursing experience

$30.00 per hour


Interested applicants must complete an online certified application to include three reference assessments, cover letter, resume', official transcript(s), educator license and SUBMIT the application prior to the closing date to be considered.




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Substitute, Retired from MS PERS (Certified)

JobID: 2179

Position Type:
  Substitute/Substitute Teacher


Date Posted:
  11/28/2023


Location:
  Central Office


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Job Title: Substitute Teacher, Retired MS PERS (Certified)
 
Reports to: Principal
 
Receives Guidance From: Teacher, Principal
 
Job Purpose: To serve as a temporary replacement for the regular classroom teacher and is responsible for delivering instruction, maintaining a conducive learning environment, and ensuring the continuity of the educational program during the teacher's absence.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 
• Substitute employees are required to be consistently available to cover teacher absences at various campuses

• Maintain prompt and regular attendance for each substitute assignment

• Keep abreast and acknowledge all information located in District Policies and Employee Handbook

• Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school policies and practices

• Present lesson plans and subject matter that fulfill requirements of the teacher of record's curriculum program and in a manner that students understand

• Teach the lesson as prepared by the teacher of record

• Establish and maintain efficient classroom management procedures and standards of student behavior

• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students

• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level, interest, and needs of students

• Leave a summary of work completed at the end of each instructional day for the teacher of record

• Maintain established routines/schedules and procedures of the school and classroom to which the substitute is assigned

• Follow all safety standards and procedures (lockdown, shelter-in-place, evacuations, etc.)

• Dismiss all students from the classroom before leaving the substitute assignment

• Wear issues Lamar County Schools badge upon entry and at all LCS facilities

• Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to actively monitor students to ensure they are on task

• Flexibility to change assignments, classrooms, and assist with other duties throughout the campus

• Ability to make rational and quick decisions

• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned by campus principal or designee
 
Qualifications:  Must be a retired MS educator (PERS).
 
Physical Demands:
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display panel. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
 
Work Environment:
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
 
Note:  This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
 
Terms of Employment: Substitute pay rate per day, working days vary, FLSA exempt
 
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Mississippi Department of Education and the Lamar County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.





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Math Curriculum Specialist K-5

JobID: 2722

Position Type:
  Support  Services


Date Posted:
  4/16/2025


Location:
  Central Office


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  04/23/2025


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Job Title: Math Curriculum Specialist K-5
 
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent
 
Receives Guidance From: District Administration and Support Staff, Assistant Superintendent
 
Overtime Status: Complaint with position, salary and FLSA regulations
 
 
 
Job Purpose:
 
The purpose of the Elementary Curriculum Specialist I is to provide services and resources to administration and teachers that assure state curriculum standards are met while guiding students, regardless of learning styles, with appropriate instruction. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
 
Duties and responsibilities: 
 
• Provide technical assistance to teachers and administrators, particularly in the areas of reading and mathematics

• Assist teachers with the implementation of the district curriculum, so competencies are adequately covered using best practice strategies

• Provide professional development based on individual school needs, including frameworks/benchmarks, balanced literacy, informal reading assessment procedures, running records and phonemic awareness, and district instructional goals

• Focus on in-class coaching and one-on-one assistance as much as possible

• Keep records of all contacts

• Provide professional development to teachers needing assistance with infusing the use of manipulatives in math and social studies and experimentation in science

• Assist in the development and implementation of the district professional development plan

• Engage in personal professional development to remain informed of current research and practices

• Work with district personnel to update the district curriculum web page, including training opportunities, events, district procedures, district approved integrated units, etc..

• Develop intervention and tutoring programs that will benefit struggling students, assisting teachers with the intervention process

• Address grading policies and practices

• Apply for grants that would benefit students by improving the instructional program

• Assist schools with curriculum mapping efforts

• Assist with establishing extended year and summer school guidelines for instruction, grading and record keeping

• Provide training for teachers and assist with program and material selection

• Coordinate the district assessment program, specifying the text to use, dates of administration for pre and post testing, ordering of materials, and training of teachers for diagnostic testing

• Assist administrators and teachers with analysis of patterns in testing data to ascertain areas of focus for strategic planning

• Conduct individual student testing as needed

• Provide professional development training for all assistant teachers on methods for assisting their assigned teacher and the teaching of reading

• Lead and attend staff meetings/trainings as applicable; serve on staff committees

• Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development, for keeping current with literature, new research findings, for attending appropriate professional meetings and conferences, and to maintain any credits and/or continued education for maintenance of licensure/qualifications required for the position

• Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use

• Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures

• Maintain confidentiality

• Regular, dependable, in person, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position

• Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy

• Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district, state and federal policies, and procedures and protocols as established by LCSD and the Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct
 
 
 
Qualifications:
 
• Education Level: Master’s degree in education or higher

• Certification: Educator license, AA level
• ?Endorsements: 115, 116, 117, 152 or 120

• Other requirements: 5+ years of effective classroom experience teaching math K-5, excellent communication (both oral and written) and presentation skills, and proficient knowledge and use of Lamar County School District elementary curriculum with fidelity
 
 
 
Physical Demands:
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.    
 
 
 
Work Environment:
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
 
 
Note: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
    
 
Terms of Employment:
 
Salary, days and work year as established by the Lamar County Board of Education 
 
 
 
Evaluation:
 
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Lamar County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees. 

 




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Science Curriculum Specialist K-12

JobID: 2723

Position Type:
  Support  Services


Date Posted:
  4/16/2025


Location:
  Central Office


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  04/23/2025


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Job Title: Science Curriculum Specialist K-12
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent
 
Receives Guidance From: District Administration and Support Staff, Assistant Superintendent
 
Overtime Status: Complaint with position, salary and FLSA regulations
 
 
 
Job Purpose:
 
The purpose of the Elementary Curriculum Specialist I is to provide services and resources to administration and teachers that assure state curriculum standards are met while guiding students, regardless of learning styles, with appropriate instruction. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
 
Duties and responsibilities: 
 
• Provide technical assistance to teachers and administrators, particularly in the areas of reading and mathematics

• Assist teachers with the implementation of the district curriculum, so competencies are adequately covered using best practice strategies

• Provide professional development based on individual school needs, including frameworks/benchmarks, balanced literacy, informal reading assessment procedures, running records and phonemic awareness, and district instructional goals

• Focus on in-class coaching and one-on-one assistance as much as possible

• Keep records of all contacts

• Provide professional development to teachers needing assistance with infusing the use of manipulatives in math and social studies and experimentation in science

• Assist in the development and implementation of the district professional development plan

• Engage in personal professional development to remain informed of current research and practices

• Work with district personnel to update the district curriculum web page, including training opportunities, events, district procedures, district approved integrated units, etc..

• Develop intervention and tutoring programs that will benefit struggling students, assisting teachers with the intervention process

• Address grading policies and practices

• Apply for grants that would benefit students by improving the instructional program

• Assist schools with curriculum mapping efforts

• Assist with establishing extended year and summer school guidelines for instruction, grading and record keeping

• Provide training for teachers and assist with program and material selection

• Coordinate the district assessment program, specifying the text to use, dates of administration for pre and post testing, ordering of materials, and training of teachers for diagnostic testing

• Assist administrators and teachers with analysis of patterns in testing data to ascertain areas of focus for strategic planning

• Conduct individual student testing as needed

• Provide professional development training for all assistant teachers on methods for assisting their assigned teacher and the teaching of reading

• Lead and attend staff meetings/trainings as applicable; serve on staff committees

• Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development, for keeping current with literature, new research findings, for attending appropriate professional meetings and conferences, and to maintain any credits and/or continued education for maintenance of licensure/qualifications required for the position

• Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use

• Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures

• Maintain confidentiality

• Regular, dependable, in person, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position

• Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy

• Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district, state and federal policies, and procedures and protocols as established by LCSD and the Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct
 
 
 
Qualifications:
 
• Education Level: Master’s degree in education or higher

• Certification: Educator license, AA level
• ?Endorsements: 181 or 188 required

• Other requirements: 5+ years of effective classroom experience, excellent communication (both oral and written) and presentation skills, and proficient knowledge and use of Lamar County School District elementary curriculum with fidelity
 
 
 
Physical Demands:
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.    
 
 
 
Work Environment:
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
 
 
Note: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
    
 
Terms of Employment:
 
Salary, days and work year as established by the Lamar County Board of Education 
 
 
 
Evaluation:
 
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Lamar County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees. 

 




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LCSD Bus Driver

JobID: 2009

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  5/5/2023


Location:
  LCSD Transportation Department


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Job Title: Bus Driver
Reports To: Director of Transportation
Receives Guidance From: Director and/or Assistant Director of Transportation, Principal, or Assistant Principal
Overtime Status: Compliant with position, salary, and FLSA regulations
 
 
 
Job Purpose:
 
The Bus Driver is to provide safe, courteous, and comfortable transportation for elementary, middle, and high school children on daily bus route; along with assisting children with boarding, exiting the bus, loading/unloading, and practice and/or implement safety plan measures in a crisis drill or actual emergency situation.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 
• Know, recognize and obey road signs and signals by meaning, shapes, sounds and colors.

• Exercise the effective defensive driving skills of self-control, alertness, foresight, and good judgment at all times while operating the school bus

• Conduct a thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection of the school bus

• Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the local school board

• Remain alert at all times to hazards, including but not limited to poor weather conditions, other vehicles, road conditions and trains at railroad crossings

• Report any hazards along the existing route to appropriate school officials

• Keep exterior clean and adjusted mirrors at all times

• Keep the interior for the bus clean and sanitary, enforcing regulations against eating and drinking on the bus

• Transport only authorized students

• Maintain student discipline on the bus and reports student discipline referrals to the principal with copies to the Transportation Director

• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips when assigned

• Complete reports on bus discipline as required by the local school board

• The driver shall not, at any time, permit students to stand in the stepwell or loading area or where the student would likely fall out of the bus if the rear emergency door was opened or where the driver’s view is obscured

• Report all accidents

• Notify the Director of Transportation or Shop Foreman of mechanical failure of the bus or lateness in meeting route schedule

• Participate in semi-annual safety and procedures training

• Perform a minimum of two school bus evacuation drills each school year utilizing appropriate emergency procedures

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director

• Such additional health and age requirements as the Board may require

• Satisfactory Participation in DOT Random Testing

• Ability to complete basic written reports

• Ability to follow written route instructions

• Lead and attend staff meetings/trainings as applicable; serve on staff committees

• Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development, for keeping current with literature, new research findings, for attending appropriate professional meetings and conferences, and to maintain any credits and/or continued education for maintenance of licensure/qualifications required for the position

• Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use

• Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures

• Maintain confidentiality

• Regular, dependable, in person attendance is an essential function of this position

• Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy

• Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district, state and federal policies, and procedures and protocols as established by LCSD and the Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct 
 
 
 
Qualifications:
 
• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• Must have at least 20/40 visual acuity in each eye.
• Must be willing to have a physical examination performed by a licensed physician if needed.
• Must consent to and pass a pre-employment drug screening and be placed in a pool for random drug screening.
• Must have normal use of both arms, both hands, both legs, and both feet.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must pass a pre-employment agility test administered as part of the Mississippi Department of Education bus driver training.
• Must have an acceptable driving record with no convictions deemed disqualifying under the MS Commercial Drivers License Law.
• In certain cases, bus drivers MAY be required to have a valid "Medical Card."

• Education Level: High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Certification:  Current MDE Driver Certification, or be able to obtain

• Other Requirements:  Be able to pass a background check, pass agility test, hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License with “P” and “S” endorsements, or be able to obtain, Current DOT/Non-DOT physical, or be able to obtain
 
Physical Demands:
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The requirements include abiding by all health requirements set forth for school bus drivers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
 
 
Work Environment:
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
 
Note: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.    
 
 
 
Terms of Employment:
 
• Salary, days and work year as established by the Lamar County Board of Education
 
 
 
Evaluation:
 
• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Lamar County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.

 




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