TEACHER, EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION (Self-Contained)

Boyd Elementary School; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Elementary School is seeking a TEACHER, EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION (Self-Contained) to join our staff immediately. The role focuses on meeting diverse student needs, planning individualized instruction, and maintaining a productive classroom environment.

The position emphasizes implementing district education goals, regular progress assessments, and collaboration with administrators to support student development and success.

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 meets individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation if requested by supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and communicates objectives to students.
• Uses varied instructional techniques and media appropriate to the classroom and students.
• Strives to implement the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals.
• Assesses student progress and provides reports as required.
• Diagnoses student learning abilities with district specialist as needed.

Education

Certificate/license/credential required

Degree in major

Board-approved alternatives

Job description

TEACHER, EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION (Self-Contained)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TEACHER, EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION

Qualifications

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

Reports To

Person designated by the Board or the superintendent

N/A

Job Goal

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Essential Functions

• 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.