Extended School Year Teacher - CARES - Hattiesburg, MS

Canopy Careers•Hattiesburg, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward: The voice of our children and families always comes first Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger We take great joy in service to others Our families and our communities deserve our very best Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges. The role and responsibility of the Teacher shall include all components necessary for preparing and administering a curriculum and or an individualized education plan for each student receiving educational services at CARES School.

Requirements

A teaching license from the State of MS
Must have a Mississippi Department of Education License in subject area of teaching responsibility.
AA 206 Emotionally Disability license must be obtained within three years from date of hire to maintain employment if hired for teaching special education classes.

Nice To Haves

Two academic school years teaching experience preferred.
Advanced degree and AA teaching license may be substituted for teaching experience.
Master’s in Special Education preferred.
One academic school year teaching experience dealing with emotionally disturbed children preferred.

Responsibilities

Planning Weekly plans are written and ready for implementation no later than Monday morning.
Mississippi College and Career Standards are the primary source for goals and objectives.
IEPs goals and objectives are included as individualized components of written plans.
IEPs goals and objectives are monitored according to stated schedule and method.
Utilizes differentiated instruction to reach all learners.
Activities and strategies exhibit varied levels of complexity.
Assessments are appropriate for the expected outcome and records of assessments are accurately documented.
Activities exhibit best practice strategies, which include engaging, learner-involved, technology and hands on activities.
Students are on task and engaged
Procedures for maintaining daily routines are in place and effective
The learning environment is neat, orderly and supports student achievement
An effective system is in place to support positive classroom behavior
Arrives on time for work, duty, and other activities
Performs extra duties as assigned
Required paperwork, grades, and reports are in on time
Current student work is displayed