Special Education Teacher SCD FY 2026-2027

Location: Harrison Central Elementary

Full-time, 187-day annual contract

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.

Supervises: Students, Teacher Assistants, and Behavior Facilitator

Reports to: Building Principal, Assistant Principal, and Special Services Director

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 to students
• Recognize and respond appropriately 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 the subjects to be taught and their relationship to other subjects
• Reflect on teaching and devise ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis
• Collaborate with other educators to create a complete educational environment for students
• Use a variety of assessment techniques/models to evaluate student performance
• Use results of ongoing assessment to improve instruction
• Ensure adequate yearly progress for all students 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 physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning
• Consistently implement approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management
• Attend yearly restraint training classes provided by the school district
• Be physically capable of restraining students in the event of a crisis situation

Communication

• Relate to parents and other community members in a positive and helpful fashion
• Write, speak, and present in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner

Professional Development

• Participate in self-initiated and school/district-initiated professional growth to maintain licensure and support school improvement efforts

Policies and Procedures

• Adhere to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines
• Submit required paperwork efficiently, promptly, and accurately while meeting deadlines
• Inventory classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment

Other Duties

• Accept responsibilities of 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
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent of Education, Assistant Superintendent of Education, and Directors of Curriculum and Federal Programs

Requirements

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

Equipment and Environment

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier, fax machines, calculator, and telephone
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required
• Works in standard office and school building environments