Exceptional Education Teacher (Special Education Inclusion Teacher) 2026-2027

Sunflower County School District•Indianola, MS

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Exceptional Education Teacher (Special Education Inclusion Teacher) for the 2026-2027 school year. The job goal is to teach elementary or secondary students academic, social, and manipulative skills to foster their intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation. The teacher will plan and implement instruction according to the district's management plan, develop a conducive learning environment, and employ various instructional techniques. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, teaching specific subjects based on grade level, striving to implement the district's educational philosophy, referring students with special problems, helping students develop positive self-concepts, counseling students, maintaining open communication with parents, participating in co-curricular activities, assisting in material selection, attending meetings, and pursuing professional growth.

Requirements

Teaching license
Able to communicate effectively to the parents
Good physical condition with the ability to lift 10 pounds

Responsibilities

Plan instruction according to the district instructional management plan
Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and times designed
Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning by organizing time, space, materials, and equipment for instructions
Prepare for student and classes assigned, incorporating the instructional management program and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
Demonstrate an understanding of subject matter being taught while employing a variety of instructional techniques, methods, and media related to the objective and consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individual and groups involved
Encourage students to achieve at least the minimum requirements for promotion in subject areas required for assigned grade level
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
Teach specific subjects based on grade level (e.g., Grade 1: reading, mathematics, writing; Grade 7-12: assigned subject areas)
Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy on education and instructional goals and objectives
Obtain and use information about the needs and progress of individual learners and about the effectiveness of instruction, revising it when necessary
Refer learners with special problems to specialists
Help students to develop positive self-concepts and encourages them to set and maintain high standards of classroom, bus, cafeteria, and playground behavior
Counsel students when problems arise and adjustments are needed
Work to maintain open lines of communication with students and parents on pupil’s academic and behavioral problems and suggests remedial action(s)
Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned
Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
Attend and participate in faculty meetings, PTA meetings, in-service and/or professional development when scheduled by principal or departments within the central office
Establish and maintain cooperative relations with fellow co-workers, and administrators
Provide for his or her own professional growth through participation in workshops, seminars, conferences, and advanced course work at institutions of higher learning
Meet expectations as required by the MS Teacher Evaluation System (MTES)
Display pride and loyalty to self, school and district
Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as requested by his/her supervisor(s)