2026-2027 School Year - Special Education Teacher

Lincoln County School District; Brookhaven (MS); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lincoln County School District in Brookhaven, MS is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Loyd Star Attendance Center. The role requires a bachelor's degree in education and a valid Mississippi teaching certificate with endorsement 221, plus a commitment to equity and high expectations for all students.

The position emphasizes collaboration with parents, staff, and the community, ongoing professional growth, and planning to meet program objectives while fostering a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university is required.
• Valid MS Teaching Certificate with endorsement code 221 is required.
• Commitment to equity and high expectations for all students.

Responsabilités

• Develop students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning.
• Positively foster students’ self-esteem.
• Work with a diverse student population and families.
• Integrate leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum.
• Plan for and guide learning to meet program objectives.
• Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Implement diagnostic and progress assessments.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Instructional practices

Diversity awareness

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in education

MS Teaching Certificate (endorsement 221)

Description du poste

2026-2027 School Year - Special Education Teacher

Title 2026-2027 School Year - Special Education Teacher

Location Loyd Star Attendance Center

Description Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• A valid MS Teaching Certificate with endorsement code 221
• A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Excellent attendance record
• Excellent communication skills - oral and written
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of best instructional practices
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community
• A willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality education.

Other Information

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Schedule: 187 Day Contract

Responsibilities

• Developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning
• Positively fostering students’ self-esteem
• Working with and understanding a diverse student population
• Integration of leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum
• Planning for and guiding the learning process to help students achieve program objectives
• Maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
• Implementing useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures
• Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials
• Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
• Maintaining open lines of communication with parents/ guardians/ staff
• Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development
• Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals
• Integrating of the themes of leadership, technology, and communication with a diverse population

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aligned with the mission of the Lincoln County School District is the commitment to educational equity for all students, staff, and patrons of the school system. In all places and in all activities of the Lincoln County School District, it is expected that every individual will be treated in a fair and equitable manner. All conduct will reflect a belief in the dignity and value of each person regardless of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, or economic status.

Contact

Contact Heather Singley

Phone: [phone]

Fax:

702 Saints Trail,Brookhaven,MS39601