Special Education Teacher School Year 26-27

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the State Department of Education.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations and differentiation for student learning styles.
• Collaborate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and best practices according to district requirements.
• Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, assessment, activities, materials, and technology that reflect accommodations for individual needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with Students Support Coordinator to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Absorb responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Create and implement behavior management plans and behavioral goals.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, school leaders, and teachers.
• Communicate effectively using acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Assume a positive role model for students, staff, parents, and community members by demonstrating behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible, and aligned with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Mississippi Educators.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for engaging parents and the community.
• Engage in and implement new learning from professional development activities correlated with teaching assignment and with school and state goals.
• Manage student support services, including the coordination of Response to Intervention program, management of 504 plans and SPED programming, and assisting teachers in improving their instructional practice.

Requirements

• Unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families, and community through the implementation of policies and procedures.
• The belief that every student can learn at an advanced level regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status.
• The ability to efficiently adapt in an ambiguous, fast-paced, start-up environment.
• A team-oriented approach and the ability to build relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, parents, and the community.
• Experience in managing and influencing teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, internal and external to the district.
• A Bachelor’s degree required.
• A Mississippi Teacher License with Special Education Certification required.
• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience required.
• Strong computer skills, including Google Suite.
• Experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and/or students.
• Experience in managing and influencing teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes.
• Proven written & verbal communication skills with all levels of management, internal & external to the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Mississippi Teacher License with Special Education Certification required.
• A Minimum Of 2 Years Teaching Experience Required.
• Strong computer skills, including Google Suite.
• Experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and/or students.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, parents, and community.
• Experience in managing and influencing teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes.
• Proven written & verbal communication skills with all levels of management, internal & external to the district.

Pay

Compensation includes a performance bonus of up to $5000, medical and dental insurance packages, and option to contribute to retirement plans. Relocation assistance (must qualify).

Schedule

Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance (must qualify).
• Medical and dental insurance packages available.
• Option to contribute to retirement plans.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.