Certified Biology Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

1. Meets and is fully prepared to supervise and instruct all assigned classes at the designated times and location.

2. Meets and is fully prepared to complete all assigned duties, including those associated with extracurricular activities.

3. Makes arrangements for being available to students and/or parents for education-related purposes outside the normal hours of the instructional day under reasonable terms; answers all correspondence, i.e. emails, letters, telephone calls, etc. in a timely and professional manner.

4. Attends and actively participates in all faculty meetings, team meetings, TST meetings, etc. and serves on school-related committees as required by administration.

5. Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is safe, secure, and conducive to the teaching and learning process.

6. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; and supervises students at all times, especially during classroom experiments, demonstrations, videos, etc.

7. Consistently uses each and every class period to engage students in the teaching and learning process, and never uses a cellular telephone, Internet, or other inappropriate task for personal use during this time.

8. Prepares lesson plans and activities during the assigned planning period or other available time when students are not present in the classroom.

9. Maintains a program of study that meets or exceeds the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.

10. Develops and implements reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures; reviews and enforces all handbook policies with students on a regular basis, and maintains order at all times in a fair and consistent manner.

11. Provides instructions to enable all students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior.

12. Prepares appropriately for all assigned classes, and provides written evidence (lesson plan, work samples, etc.) of preparation upon request of school administration.

13. Utilizes a variety of instructional methods and technology that are consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

14. Guides the teaching and learning process toward the achievement of all curriculum goals, and establishes clear and concise lesson/project objectives to ensure effective communication and delivery of lessons to all students.

15. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals, and objectives.

16. Continually assesses the accomplishments and progress of all students and provides progress reports as necessary.

17. Continually diagnoses and monitors student learning and behavioral deficiencies and provides classroom remediation interventions; and seeks the assistance of other teachers, administrators, and/or district specialists as necessary.

18. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by state law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

19. Assists the administration in planning and implementing the rules, regulations, and policies that govern the school.

20. Successfully completes all district staff development activities and training.

21. Continually strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

22. Certified teachers are solely responsible for earning either CEU's or college credits toward maintaining a valid and up-to-date Mississippi Educator's License (the district cannot provide a contract of employment to certified teachers whose license has expired).

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.

Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

Ability to organize and coordinate work.

Ability to communicate effectively with students…