Pre-K Special Education Teacher (2025-26)

QUALIFICATIONS:     

1. Valid Mississippi teaching certificate with endorsement in the applicable content area(s)
2. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a field of education or appropriate to certification
3. Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Salary and work year to be established by the School Board

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Director of Special Services

JOB GOALS: To plan, organize and implement individualized educational instruction in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Such duties as may be assigned, including but not limited to, the following:

1. Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements in accordance with the District
2. Plans for and guides the learning process to help students achieve objectives
• Plans lessons that demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
• Plans lessons that meet the diversity of students’ backgrounds, cultures, skills, learning levels, language, interests and special needs
• Selects goals aligned to the curriculum and promote higher order thinking
• Collects and organizes data to inform instruction
• Demonstrates content knowledge
3. Maintain an educational atmosphere that is conducive to learning, giving the students every opportunity to improve their cognitive capabilities
4. Implements useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures that can help determine how each student is improving
5. Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials consistent with the student’s individualized educational plan
6. Keeps an open line of communication with the parents or guardians
7. Participates in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development
8. Meets all behavior standards as set by Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics
9. Meets expectations outlined in the District Instructional Management Plan including the Response to Intervention Program
10. Works collaboratively with other teachers, assistants and the building principal
11. Works collaboratively with the Individualized Educational Team to develop each student’s IEP assigned
12. Maintains an IEP for each student in the programing1/26/2021 database
13. Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements in accordance with the District
14. Keeps an open line of communication with the parents or guardians, teachers, principals, and director
15. Participates in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development
16. Meets all behavior standards as set by Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics
17. Meets expectations outlined in the District Instructional Management Plan including the Response to Intervention Program
18. Participate in Professional Learning opportunities
19. Follows all board policies and procedures
20. Maintains regular attendance and is punctual
21. Promotes the district’s vision, mission, and goals
22. Performs any other duties as outlined by the Principal and/or Director of Special Services