Special Education Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Greenville Public School District; Greenville (MS); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Greenville Public School District in Greenville, Mississippi seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role emphasizes delivering equitable instruction, aligning with state standards, and supporting students with diverse learning needs.

The teacher will plan engaging lessons, manage the classroom effectively, document progress, and collaborate with administrators, families, and support staff to promote student growth across grade levels.

Qualificações

• Certificate, license, or other legal credential required
• Degree(s) required and area of major study

Responsabilidades

• Lesson Plans: Uses district/state competencies, objectives, and benchmarks; prepares and reports progress on state frameworks.
• Classroom Management: Maintains a positive, safe environment; manages transitions and behavior.
• Delivery of Instruction: Delivers instruction with appropriate scope/sequence and engages students.
• Follows Lesson Cycle: Demonstrates student growth and provides guided practice and assessments.
• Effective Teaching Practices: Demonstrates subject matter knowledge and adapts to diverse learners.
• Evaluation of Student Progress: Uses multiple evaluation methods and reports progress to parents/admins.
• Professional Responsibility: Maintains professionalism, punctuality, and adherence to policies.

Formação

Degree required

Credential required

Descrição da vaga

Special Education Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Greenville Public School District - Greenville, Mississippi

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Job Details

Job ID: 5574473

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Greenville Public School District

Job Description

Teacher

Title: Classroom Teacher

Qualifications:

• Certificate, license, or other legal credential required
• Degree(s) required and area of major study

Reports To: Superintendent of Education, the Deputy Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal and other designated supervisor.

Job Goal: To provide students with academic skills necessary to function in daily living, for achieving success on state and national achievement tests, and to serve as a foundation for learning at the next grade level.

Lesson Plans

• Utilizes and references districts and/or state mandated competencies, objectives, anchor benchmarks
• Uses a variety of effective teaching procedures, materials/media, and assessments appropriate for learners
• Documents and reports to the principal (by grading period) completion of and progress on state benchmarks, frameworks, blueprints, and writing rubrics

Classroom Management

• Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class
• Uses instructional time effectively / time on task
• Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Provides for smooth transition from one activity to another
• Maintains appropriate classroom behavior
• Maintains poise and self control
• Establishes high expectations for learners
• Promotes active learner participation
• Shows evidence of appropriate and positive student- teacher interaction
• Monitors access and usage of the internet

Delivery of Instruction

Follows Lesson Cycle

• Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi State-Wide Testing Program over a two year period
• Provides guided practice activities for students
• Uses interest approach to introduce lesson
• Motivates students with the purpose and importance of the lesson
• Provides instruction appropriate for the level of the learner
• Presents lesson in an appropriate scope and sequence
• Provides learners with appropriate practice on lesson content
• Adjusts instruction / re-teaches as necessary
• Provides appropriate lesson closure

Effective Teaching Practices

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter
• Accommodates individual differences and learning styles
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods
• Communicates directions clearly
• Uses correct oral and written communication
• Uses technology and instructional aides effectively
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Addresses the varied achievement levels of students
• Demonstrates concern for students as individuals
• Documents instruction based on state frameworks

Evaluation of Student Progress

• Links state assessments to classroom instruction
• Uses a variety of evaluation methods
• Provides appropriate evaluation feedback to student, parents, and administrators in a timely manner
• Maintains records of student performance (grade books, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.)
• Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi testing program
• Incorporates test items that mimic the format of state test items
• Utilizes state writing rubrics to evaluate progress on written assignments
• Administers and reports progress on state practice tests as required

Professional Responsibility

• Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner
• Arrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignments
• Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, School Board policies, and supports the school system.
• Attends all meetings, workshops, and in-service training programs required by the school or district
• Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and students
• Maintains equipment and fixed assets according to district policy
• Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth
• Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals
• Performs others duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and other supervisor

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year will be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Janet McDavid-Collins , Director of Human Resources
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]