26-27 Special Education Teacher VHS

Vicksburg-Warren School District • Vicksburg, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher's goal is to teach students in a manner that they can apply the knowledge and skills required for College and Career Readiness in accordance with the Mississippi Framework and Common Core Curriculum. The role involves developing and implementing curriculum plans, preparing lessons with accommodations for individual differences, presenting subject matter according to MDE and district guidelines, and using appropriate instructional strategies and materials. The teacher will assess student learning styles, cooperate with other special education teachers to modify curricula, and work with staff to implement instructional goals. The position also includes supervising teacher aides/volunteers, using technology, assisting students with study habits, and consistently assessing student achievement. The teacher is expected to instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter, present a positive role model, create a conducive classroom environment, manage student behavior, and protect students and facilities. Additionally, the teacher will assist in selecting instructional materials, evaluate student growth, maintain communication with parents, identify student needs, and participate in professional development and school activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Possession of (or eligible for) a valid regular Mississippi teaching certificate special education endorsment

Nice To Haves

• Experience

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepares lessons that reflects accommodations for individual differences
• Presents the subject matter according to guidelines established by MDE and the district
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned
• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and use results for instructional activities
• Works cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to state/district requirements
• Plans and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s)
• Uses technologies in the teaching/learning process
• Assists students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study
• Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school administrator
• Implements the strategies outlined by the district
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter
• Presents a positive role model for students that support the mission of the school
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, cooperative learning, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom and administer discipline according to board policy and administrative regulations
• Takes necessary and reasonable precaution to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
• Establishes and maintain open lines of communication with parents and students
• Uses acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
• Identifies student need and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems
• 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/meetings, and the sponsorship of student activities
• Uses student data to guide instruction and professional development
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level