Special Education Teacher -Inclusion - 2 (2025 - 2026)

North Bolivar School District; Shelby (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bolivar School District in Mississippi seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher (Inclusion) to support students with disabilities within inclusive settings.

You will manage IEP development, coordinate evaluations, and ensure IDEA compliance while collaborating with principals, service directors, and classroom staff.

The role emphasizes organizing reports, facilitating transitions to general education when appropriate, and upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Current state teaching certificate in Special Education.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated team building skills.
• Knowledge of the Special Education process and laws.
• Excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills, time management, and telephone skills.
• Computer skills and knowledge of assistive technology are desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the special education process from screening through identification and IEP development.
• Assist in the implementation of the IDEA in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate special education programs and diagnostic procedures.
• Organize and ensure completion of all evaluation reports and IEPs.
• Review all IEP documents for compliance; identify needs and develop programs to address them.
• Initiate screening of transfer and new referrals and gather information from previous districts.
• Monitor evaluation timelines to ensure appropriate placement and programming.
• Collaborate with principals and staff to integrate students into regular classes when appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team building

SPED laws & process

Organizational skills

Oral & written communication

Time management

Telephone skills

Assistive technology knowledge

Education

Current state teaching certificate in Special Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE:Special EducationTeacher (Inclusion)

REPORTS TO: Principal, Special Services Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currentstate teaching certificate in Special Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher

• Positive interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated team building skills.

• Knowledge of the Special Education process and laws.

• Excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills, time management, and telephone skills.

• Computer skills and knowledge of assistive technology are desired.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher work calendar- 187 days

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Responsible for supervision of the special education process from screening through identification, IEP development, and assist in providing appropriate identification and placement of students with disabilities.

2. Assist in the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act, (IDEA) in accordance with district policies and procedures.

3. Supervise and coordinate special education programs, policies and diagnostic procedures.

4. Organize and ensure completion of all evaluation reports and IEPs.

5. Complete reviews of all special education IEP documents, ensuring compliance with District procedure, state, and federal laws; identifies areas of need within the areas of compliance and works to develop and implement programs to address those needs.

6. Initiate screening of transfer and new referral records and contacts previous school district to obtain necessary information on new students.

7. Perform and monitor evaluation and timelines to ensure appropriate student placement and programming.

8. Work with principals, department heads and other team members to facilitate the integration of all students into regular classes as appropriate.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Assist in the preparation of federal, state and local reports on special education.

2. Develop, provide and promote regular in-service training to special education instructors regarding special education procedures; assists mainstream classroom teachers with inclusion facilitation.

3. Attends meetings and training sessions related to special education as deemed appropriate by the Director of Special Services.
4. Maintains confidentiality and non-judgmental views of children and families served.
5. Performs any other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Director of Special Services or Superintendent.