2026-27 HMS Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-8)

Hancock County School District; Kiln (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock County School District is seeking a certified Teacher for Special Education Inclusion/Resource for pre-K through 12th grade. The role requires a valid Mississippi teaching license with 221 Endorsement in Special Education Mild/Moderate and a bachelor's degree or higher.

The position reports to the site principal and involves planning, instruction, and behavior management aligned with district goals.

Qualifications

• Proper valid teaching license as required by MDE and district.
• Mississippi Teaching License with 221 Endorsement as a Special Education - Mild/Moderate Disability Teacher.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned class in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media aligned with student needs.
• Strives to implement the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals.
• Assesses student progress regularly and provides reports as required.
• Diagnoses learning disabilities and seeks district specialist assistance as needed.
• Maintains records as required by law and district policy.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Education

Mississippi Teaching License with 221 Endorsement

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Title: Teacher - Special Education Inclusion / Resource / MDE Code (pre-K through 12th grade) any certified employee employed with the school district. She/He should be properly endorsed in the specific area of instruction according to the assignment of employment. MDE Course Code should match the teaching area.

Qualifications

• Proper valid teaching license as required by MDE and district. Mississippi Teaching License with a 221 Endorsement as a Special Education - Mild/Moderate Disability Teacher.
• Bachelor's degree or higher

Reports to: Site Principal or designee

Supervises: Staff members designated by the site principal

Job Goal

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

Performance Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned class in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study, that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs 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.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of the district specialists are required by policy and law.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the supervisor may from time to time assign.

Terms Of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the Board

Evaluation

Performance of this job will evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy and MDE guidelines.

This employee shall be subject to all applicable policies, resolutions, and regulations of the Hancock County School District (HCSD) and laws of the state of Mississippi. HCSD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age, or handicap.