Special Education Teacher

TITLE:

SPECIAL EDUCATION Teacher

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

JOB GOAL:
To teach students in a manner that they can apply the knowledge and skill required for College and Career Readiness in accordance with the Mississippi Framework and Common Core Curriculum.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Students and their learning.

(Duties and responsibilities are in the process of being updated)

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing the course of study required by the Mississippi Frameworks and Common Core.
• Implements the strategies outlined by the district.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, cooperative learning, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student need and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with state/district guidelines.
• Supervises students in out of classroom activities during the day and on all field lessons.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state/district testing programs.
• Participates in Professional Learning Communities, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Uses student data to guide instruction and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
Experience teaching in the area of Special Education preferred but not required. Possession of (or eligible for) a valid regular Mississippi teaching certificate with endorsements for Special Education.