K-12 Special Education Teacher - Impact & Growth

Amory School District; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher (K-12) in Mississippi. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging instruction to students, fostering a positive learning environment, and collaborating with colleagues and parents. Applicants must hold a valid professional teaching license and possess the skills to effectively monitor and support students in various settings. This position offers a structured work year of 187 days with salary based on the School Board Pay Scale.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching license at elementary, middle, or high school level.
• Ability to prepare written reports as required.
• Capable of maintaining student behavior in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare for classroom instruction.
• Provide a positive environment that promotes learning.
• Use varied instructional strategies to meet student needs.

Skills

Professional characteristics for effective work with students

Ability to monitor students

Integrity and professionalism

Education

Professional license with teaching endorsement

Job description

TITLE

Special Education Teacher (K-12)

POSITION TYPE

Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Assume responsibility for the planning and delivery of instruction designed for student learning in the classroom and the school

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds a professional license with a teaching endorsement at the appropriate level (elementary, middle, or high school)
• Demonstrates professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and members of the community
• Ability to move about in room to monitor students and check work in classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns
• Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day if assigned to an itinerant position
• Ability to prepare required written reports
• Ability to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.
• Possess high moral standards, professionalism, and integrity

REPORTS TO

School Administrator

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and prepares for classroom instruction
• Provides a positive classroom environment that promotes student learning
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies to meet varied student needs
• Complies with state laws, school board policies, and administrative regulations
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed for an orderly, productive classroom and school
• Encourages the productive citizenship and respectful conduct of students
• Monitors and assesses student progress
• Identifies resources and personnel to meet the needs of individual students
• Maintains accurate, complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Informs parents regarding student progress, the instructional program, and other school issues
• Demonstrates positive school-community relations
• Works cooperatively with colleagues, support staff, and administration
• Engages in professional growth activities and demonstrates professionalism
• Identifies needed resources and materials for classroom instruction
• Contributes to the total school program
• Performs other duties as assigned by school administrator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

187 days per year Additional days may be contracted for specific job assignments. Salary according to School Board Pay Schedule

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of licensed personnel.

DAYS WORKED 187

ENDORSEMENTS 221, 223 OR 224