High School Special Education

Young World Physical Education; Okolona (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Mississippi seeks a dedicated High School Special Education teacher. This full-time position involves creating an engaging learning environment, supervising students, and evaluating performance. Candidates need to hold a Bachelor's degree or higher and a Mississippi Educator License with an endorsement. Effective communication and classroom management skills are essential to support students in their learning journey while adhering to educational standards.

Qualifications

• Must effectively communicate both in writing and orally.
• Requires a Mississippi Educator License with Teacher Endorsement.
• Need a Bachelor's Degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students as per assigned locations.
• Create a conducive learning environment.
• Evaluate student performance and development.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Mississippi Educator License with Teacher Endorsement

Job description

High School Special Education

Okolona Separate School District, Okolona High School – Okolona, Mississippi

Job Details

Job ID: 4477279

Application Deadline: Dec 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 28, 2023 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Positions Available: 1

Reports to: Building Principal

Supervises: Students and others as assigned by the School Principal.

• Primary Function: To provide all students with an enriched environment containing required instruction.
• Prepare classroom for class instruction.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate students’ performance and development.
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned Bachelor’s Degree (A) or higher.
• Mississippi Educator License with Teacher Endorsement.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Meet and instruct classes in the assigned locations and at designated times.
2. Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
3. Create a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
4. Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
5. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
6. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
7. Employ 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.
8. Strive to implement, by instructions and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
9. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
10. Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and seek the assistance of district specialists as required.
11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
12. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
13. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
14. Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
15. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for Assistant Teacher(s) and volunteer(s), and cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
16. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
17. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
18. Perform additional duties as assigned and directed by the principal.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Paul Moton
• PO Box 510
• Okolona, Mississippi 38860
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]