Special Education Teacher Job Hattiesburg area,Mississippi USA,Education / Teaching

Special Education Teacher

Location:

Hattiesburg Public School District

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted: 12/16/2025

Closing Date: until filled

Reports To:

Supervising Administrator

Job Goal:
To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education and/or related field

Valid educational license

Appropriate endorsement and/or training for assigned course(s)

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Provides quality work that engages students in learning

Possesses knowledge of subject matter content

Recognizes and responds appropriately to individual differences in students

Differentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels

Implements adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals

Plans lessons in a logical sequence

Demonstrates knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects

Reflects on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis

Collaborates with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students

Uses a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance

Uses formative assessment to improve instruction

Assumes responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local, state, and federal standards

Participates in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child Study

Utilizes technology in the teaching and learning process

Provides a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard‑free, and conducive to learning

Implements approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management

Relates to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and helpful fashion

Writes, speaks and presents instruction in a clear, concise, and well‑planned manner

Participates in self‑initiated and school/district‑initiated professional growth in order to maintain licensure and support school improvement efforts

Adheres to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines

Submits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately

Accepts responsibility for, and inventories classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment

Accepts the responsibilities of co‑curricular and extra‑curricular duties as assigned by administration

Participates in departmental/grade‑level teams, school‑level teams, and district‑level committees as requested

Attends school‑related functions (e.g., PTA) outside the instructional day

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance

Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan

Performs other duties assigned by supervisor

Term of Employment:
Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees

Evaluation:
Annually

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