Exceptional Education Teacher: Lead CORE Literacy & Growth

Boyd Elementary School; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 49,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking a TEACHER, EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION to support students with special needs. The role focuses on planning instruction, meeting individual student needs, and fostering an environment conducive to learning.

The position requires a valid credential and a degree in the major area, with a preference for Bachelor’s degree and experience in special education. Immediate start date and full-time commitment are expected.

Qualifications

• Certificate, license, or other legal credential required
• Degree(s) required in area of major study
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the location 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 to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon requests of immediate superior.
• 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, projects, and the like 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 a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses the learning abilities of students on regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialist as required.
• 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.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Supports and implements the CORE Literacy initiative and WOW (Working on the Works).
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Boyd Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking a TEACHER, EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION to support students with special needs. The role focuses on planning instruction, meeting individual student needs, and fostering an environment conducive to learning.

The position requires a valid credential and a degree in the major area, with a preference for Bachelor’s degree and experience in special education. Immediate start date and full-time commitment are expected.