Special Education Teacher - CARES School - Hattiesburg, MS

Position Overview

The role and responsibility of the Teacher shall include all components necessary for preparing and administering a curriculum and/or an individualized education plan for each student receiving educational services at CARES School.

Job Responsibilities

• Weekly plans are written and ready for implementation no later than Monday morning.
• Mississippi College and Career Standards are the primary source for goals and objectives.
• IEPs goals and objectives are included as individualized components of written plans.
• IEPs goals and objectives are monitored according to stated schedule and method.
• Delivery of Instruction:
  • Utilizes differentiated instruction to reach all learners.
  • Activities and strategies exhibit varied levels of complexity.
  • Assessments are appropriate for the expected outcome and records of assessments are accurately documented.
  • Activities exhibit best practice strategies, which include engaging, learner-involved, technology and hands-on activities.
• Classroom Management:
  • Students are on task and engaged.
  • Procedures for maintaining daily routines are in place and effective.
  • The learning environment is neat, orderly, and supports student achievement.
  • An effective system is in place to support positive classroom behavior.

Required Qualifications

• A single A teaching license from the State of MS and two academic school years teaching experience preferred.
• An advanced degree and AA teaching license may be substituted for teaching experience.
• A Master’s in Special Education preferred.
• One academic school year teaching experience dealing with emotionally disturbed children preferred.
• Must have a Mississippi Department of Education License in the subject area of teaching responsibility.
• An AA 206 Emotionally Disability license must be obtained within three years from date of hire to maintain employment if hired for teaching special education classes.