Extended Teacher - CARES - Jackson, MS

Extended School Year Teacher - Position Overview

The role and responsibility of the Teacher shall include all components necessary for preparing and administering a curriculum and or an individualized education plan for each student receiving educational services at CARES School.

• Weekly plans are written and ready for implementation no later than Monday morning.
• Mississippi College and Career Standards are the primary source for goals and objectives.
• IEPs goals and objectives are included as individualized components of written plans.
• IEPs goals and objectives are monitored according to stated schedule and method.

• Utilizes differentiated instruction to reach all learners.
• Activities and strategies exhibit varied levels of complexity.
• Assessments are appropriate for the expected outcome and records of assessments are accurately documented.
• Activities exhibit best practice strategies, which include engaging, learner‑involved, technology and hands‑on activities.

• Students are on task and engaged.
• Procedures for maintaining daily routines are in place and effective.
• The learning environment is neat, orderly and supports student achievement.
• An effective system is in place to support positive classroom behavior.

• Arrives on time for work, duty, and other activities.
• Performs extra duties as assigned.
• Required paperwork, grades, and reports are in on time.
• Current student work is displayed.

• Single A teaching license from the State of MS and two academic school years teaching experience preferred.
• Advanced degree and AA teaching license may be substituted for teaching experience.
• Master’s in Special Education preferred.
• One academic school year teaching experience dealing with emotionally disturbed children preferred.
• Must have a Mississippi Department of Education License in subject area of teaching responsibility.
• AA 206 Emotionally Disability license must be obtained within three years from date of hire to maintain employment if hired for teaching special education classes.

• Competitive Compensation
• 403b Retirement Plan with Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO/Vacation
• Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services