2025-26 Student Supports Manager

Position: Special Education Teacher (2025-2026)

Location: Jackson, MS/ Nashville, TN

Reports To: Principal

Position Type: 10-Month

Who We Are

Join RePublic Schools, a network of public charter schools serving over 3,300 scholars across Jackson, Mississippi, and Nashville, Tennessee. With seven schools in our network, we are on a mission to redefine public education in the South. Rooted in love, achievement, and antiracism, we address systemic inequities while cultivating inclusive environments that celebrate the identities and experiences of our scholars and community members.

Are you a dedicated educator with a passion for ensuring that all students, regardless of their unique learning needs, reach their fullest potential? We are seeking resilient, innovative, and compassionate educators to join us as a Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

What You’ll Do

As a Special Education Teacher, your work will focus on the following:

Drive Academic Results

• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) that align with RePublic’s curriculum framework and Common Core Standards.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies and tools to meet the diverse learning needs of scholars with disabilities.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to provide inclusive and effective learning experiences for scholars.

Foster a Collaborative Culture

• Partner with colleagues to analyze student data and adapt instruction to ensure all scholars are supported and challenged.
• Participate in weekly professional development sessions, embracing constructive feedback to continuously improve your craft.
• Share expertise and strategies with colleagues, contributing to a culture of growth and shared accountability.

Provide Specialized Support

• Monitor and track progress toward IEP goals, using data to inform decisions and adjust strategies as needed.
• Deliver direct instruction and interventions in small group or one-on-one settings.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to special education services.

Cultivate Meaningful Relationships

• Build trust-based relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues to create a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Maintain regular communication with families regarding progress, goals, and ways to support learning at home.
• Advocate for the needs of scholars with disabilities, ensuring they have equitable access to all educational opportunities.

Who You Are

You are:

• Passionate about special education and committed to meeting the diverse needs of scholars with disabilities.
• A lifelong learner who welcomes feedback and seeks opportunities to refine your teaching practice.
• Resilient and resourceful, with a deep belief in the potential of every child.
• Skilled in collaboration and data-driven decision-making to ensure student success.
• An excellent communicator who values relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
• Dedicated to addressing historical inequities based on race and class in the American South.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (required).
• Valid teaching certification in special education or enrollment in a state-accredited Alternative Certification Program by the start of employment.
• Preferred: Previous experience teaching special education, particularly in underserved communities.

Why You’ll Love Us

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and local district benchmarks.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including family planning benefits, mental health support, and paid time off.

Professional Development:

• Robust training, including a multi-week Summer Teacher Summit and weekly school-year PD sessions.
• Access to leadership development programs and career advancement opportunities.

Our Culture:

• A team-oriented, equity-driven environment where your voice matters.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on creating spaces where all identities are honored and celebrated.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

RePublic Schools is committed to hiring and developing educators who reflect the backgrounds and experiences of our scholars. We celebrate diversity and strive to create inclusive environments where all team members can thrive.