Special Education Teacher; SY

Overview

Job title: Teacher Special Education

Position Type: Teacher - Elementary / Teacher Special Education Elementary

Date Posted: 2/19/2026

Date Available: 07/01/2026

Location: Northshore Elementary School

District: Rankin County School District

Reports to: Principal and Director of Special Education

Receives guidance from: Principal, Assistant Principal, Local School Chair, and/or Director/Assistant Director of Special Education

Overtime status: Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulations

Note: This description may include statements about job duties and qualifications that are subject to change. The district may modify or revise the job description as needed.

• Plan, develop, and implement the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Assist in implementing and assuring the completion of any related services the student might receive as set forth in the student’s IEP
• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the assigned school and at times designated by the Principal
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of principal
• Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media aligned with location constraints and student needs
• Implement the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Implement District initiatives pertinent to students’ age, grade, and placement
• Assess student progress regularly and provide progress reports according to district and state policy
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy
• Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct
• Make provisions to be available to students and parents outside instructional hours when required
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher assistants as needed
• Lead and attend staff meetings/trainings; serve on staff committees
• Maintain professional growth and development for licensure/qualifications
• Maintain and accept responsibility for district-owned assets
• Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures
• Maintain confidentiality
• Regular, dependable in-person attendance is an essential function
• Perform other duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, or district policy
• Read, understand, and abide by all applicable district, state, and federal policies and procedures

• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Education
• Certification:
  Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching Credential or valid emergency certification issued by the Mississippi Board of Education
• Other Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and to stand, walk, sit, use hands, and reach with arms. The employee may lift and move up to 35 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.
• The work environment is the full active school campus, inside and outside. The noise level is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.

Terms of Employment: Salary, days and work year as established by the Rankin County Board of Education

Posting date: 2/22/2026

Postings current as of the date above.