Dynamic Special Education Teacher—Empower Students

Tupelo Public School District; Tennessee; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tupelo Public School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher to deliver individualized instructional programs aligned with federal and state guidelines, supporting students to reach their fullest potential.

The role collaborates with regular teachers, communicates with families, maintains records, and engages in ongoing professional development while contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Mississippi Educator License.
• Minimum of Bachelor's degree.
• Prior experience preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provides an appropriate program for special education students consistent with federal and state guidelines.
• Works cooperatively with regular classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of the special education students to the staff and assisting the special education student with regular class assignments.
• Confers regularly with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, social, and personal problems of students.
• Assists other professional staff members in meeting the unique needs of each student.
• Assists in screening and evaluating students who are exhibiting learning problems.
• Assists students in making realistic assessment of their abilities and in establishing educational and occupational goals in keeping with these abilities.
• Provides motivation for learning.
• Maintains attendance records and any other data pertinent to the special education program.
• Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development; keeping current with literature, new research findings, improving techniques; attending professional meetings and conventions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Prior experience

Alternative qualifications

Education

Mississippi Educator License

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Tupelo Public School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher to deliver individualized instructional programs aligned with federal and state guidelines, supporting students to reach their fullest potential.

The role collaborates with regular teachers, communicates with families, maintains records, and engages in ongoing professional development while contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment.