Special Education Teacher (inclusion)

Location: 46 River Oaks Elementary

Full-time, 187-day licensed position reporting to the building principal, assistant principal, and Special Services Director.

About the Role

To work closely with students with disabilities on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the physical and emotional support they need to gain the full benefits from the special education program.

Responsibilities

• Instruction and Assessment
  • Deliver the instructional program in an organized and effective manner.
  • Provide quality work that engages students in learning.
  • Teach subject(s) effectively, recognizing and responding to individual differences in students.
  • Differentiate instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels.
  • Implement adopted curriculum, subject matter standards, and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals.
  • Plan lessons in logical sequence.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of subjects taught and their relationship to other subjects.
  • Reflect on teaching and improve performance continuously.
  • Collaborate with other educators to create a complete educational environment.
  • Use a variety of assessment techniques to evaluate student performance and improve instruction.
  • Ensure all students meet adequate yearly progress as determined by local, state, and federal standards.
  • Participate in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child Study.
  • Utilize technology in the teaching and learning process.
• Classroom Management
  • Provide a safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive learning environment.
  • Implement approved disciplinary measures consistently.
  • Attend yearly restraint training classes provided by the school district.
  • Be physically capable of restraining students in crisis situations.
• Communication
  • Relate to parents and community members in a positive and helpful manner.
  • Communicate in writing, speaking, and presenting clearly and concisely.
• Professional Development
  • Participate in self-initiated and school/district-initiated professional growth to maintain licensure and support school improvement.
• Policies and Procedures
  • Adhere to district, state, and federal policies and procedures.
  • Submit required paperwork efficiently, promptly, and accurately.
  • Inventory classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment.
• Other Duties
  • Accept co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administration.
  • Participate in departmental/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees as requested.
  • Attend school-related functions (e.g., PTA) outside the instructional day.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the administrator or superintendent.

Requirements

• Certified and licensed in accordance with state law and Mississippi Department of Education regulations.
• Licensure and transcripts of credits on file with the Superintendent of Education.
• Pass a criminal background check and current child abuse registry check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Skills

• Supervises students, teacher assistants, and behavior facilitators.
• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, calculators, and telephones.
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Works in standard office and school building environments.

Schedule

187 days annually.