25-26 Special Education Teacher Warrenton

Vicksburg-Warren School District; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicksburg-Warren School District in Mississippi seeks a Special Education Teacher to deliver instruction in alignment with the Mississippi Framework and Common Core, adapting the curriculum to meet individual student needs.

The role involves planning lessons, implementing district strategies, evaluating academic and social growth, and communicating with parents to discuss progress, all within a supportive learning environment. The position follows an 187-day school year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of (or eligible for) a Mississippi teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students using the curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and provide individualized and small group instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for a functional learning environment.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.
• Administers group standardized tests and participates in PLCs and faculty committees.

Skills

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Student assessment

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Mississippi teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement

Job description

Special Education Teacher

JOB GOAL: To teach students in a manner that they can apply the knowledge and skill required for College and Career Readiness in accordance with the Mississippi Framework and Common Core Curriculum.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Students and their learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Teachers reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing the course of study required by the Mississippi Frameworks and Common Core.


• Implements the strategies outlined by the district.


• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.


• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student


• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, cooperative learning, lecture, discovery, etc.


• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction


• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom


• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports


• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program


• Identifies student need and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems


• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers


• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities


• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with state/district guidelines


• Supervises students in out of classroom activities during the day and on all field lessons


• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state/district testing programs


• Participates in Professional Learning Communities, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities


• Uses student data to guide instruction and professional development


• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Experience preferred but not required. Possession of (or eligible for) a valid regular Mississippi teaching certificate (ENDORSEMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

187 Days