Academic Teacher

State of Mississippi; Indianola (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking an Academic Teacher at the MSP facility in Sunflower County, MS. This full-time role develops curriculum and lesson plans, and implements course content to meet the needs of state facility clients.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and certification, with duties including classroom discipline, compliance with testing mandates, and reporting on attendance and progress. Advanced degrees may lead to administrative responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a relevant Bachelor’s Degree and certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to mentor and lead others within a state facility setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum and lesson plans.
• Plan and implement course content and methods to meet needs of clients.
• Adhere to state and federal testing guidelines and mandates.
• Prepare reports on client attendance, performance, progress and skills assimilation.
• May serve as school administrator for Advanced degree Academic Teachers.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certification

Job description

Academic Teacher in 67 - SUNFLOWER COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$40,286.40 - $56,640.67 Annually

Location

67 - SUNFLOWER COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a relevant Bachelor’s Degree and certification.

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a professional agency that adheres to the values of integrity, honesty and openness in all of its practices. MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency's mission.

About the Position

Academic Teaching professional position responsible for developing curriculum and lessons plans, and planning and implementing course content and methods to meet the needs of State facility clients. Employees at this level are accountable for classroom discipline and adhering to State and Federal testing guidelines and mandates. Employees may be accountable for accommodating IEPs for individuals with special needs. Employees are also accountable for preparing reports based on client attendance, performance, progress, and skills assimilation. Advanced degree Academic Teachers may be required to also serve as a school administrator. The position is located at the Mississippi State Penitentiary (MSP).

What you'll need to be Successful

Being successful in this field requires being highly organized, paying close attention to detail, having good communication skills and good leadership/mentoring skills, and following MSPB and MDOC policies and procedures.

See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications

Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201