Pre-K Special Education Teacher
- Employer
- Madison County Schools
- Location
- Ridgeland, MS, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Teaching, Early Childhood / Daycare Teacher, English / Reading / Language Arts Teacher, Special Education Teacher
- Grade Level
- Early Childhood
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Position Type:
Student Support Services/Special Education Teacher
Date Posted:
10/21/2020
Location:
SPED Pre-K
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Applicants must hold a valid Mississippi educator license with endorsement code(S): 221 & 153. Send a letter of interest and resume (including references) to Mrs. Beth Haller, Principal, at bhaller@madison-schools.com
Job Title: Pre-School Teacher
Reports To: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary function of a teacher is the instruction, care, and discipline of students. The teacher is the facilitator of learning for students in this special Pre-K setting. The teacher is responsible for teaching skills and concepts that will enable students to function more successfully in contemporary society at the following levels: physically, intellectually, emotionally, and psychologically.
QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Support Services/Special Education Teacher
Date Posted:
10/21/2020
Location:
SPED Pre-K
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Applicants must hold a valid Mississippi educator license with endorsement code(S): 221 & 153. Send a letter of interest and resume (including references) to Mrs. Beth Haller, Principal, at bhaller@madison-schools.com
Job Title: Pre-School Teacher
Reports To: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary function of a teacher is the instruction, care, and discipline of students. The teacher is the facilitator of learning for students in this special Pre-K setting. The teacher is responsible for teaching skills and concepts that will enable students to function more successfully in contemporary society at the following levels: physically, intellectually, emotionally, and psychologically.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess proper certification and current licensure (Class "A") for the position as required by the Mississippi Department of Education in the field of the instruction to which he/she is assigned
- Have met other qualifications and requirements as established by the school district
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works closely with administration and staff to develop an appropriate instructional program
- Develops instructional lessons that align with the teaching assignment and consistent with the adopted curriculum
- Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students
- Establishes appropriate plans for substitute teachers.
- Works with specific program and special education staff to best serve the educational needs of all students
- Attends IEPs and/or 504 meetings as required
- Creates an environment that is conducive to learning
- Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior
- Communicates expectations regarding student behavior to student and parent/guardian
- Monitors progress and interprets evaluation results of students on a regular basis and provide appropriate progress reports.
- Maintains accurate and completes records as required by law and Board policy
- Attends staff meetings, serves on committees and participates in professional development activities
- Keeps a current inventory of classroom curriculum materials, supplies, and equipment
- Provides learning experiences for student aligned with their abilities and interest levels which promote high expectations for all students.
- Develops daily written lesson plans containing specific performance objectives
- Monitors student performance by becoming thoroughly familiar with the student's records
- Provides a safe and orderly atmosphere conducive to learning
- Develops and maintains a classroom discipline plan aligned with School Board policies and procedures
- Responsible for the supervision of students inside and outside of the classroom as required by school board policy
- Assists in the selection of supplies, materials, textbooks, and equipment to enhance the learning environment
- Strives for excellence in all school-related endeavors
- Cooperates with local and district staff in planning and implementing system-wide goals and objectives
- Attends regular and called faculty meetings
- Keeps accurate records, utilizing test data to improve instruction, and provides students with feedback on completed assignments
- Maintains a current teaching certificate as required by state certification standards and local district policy
- Maintains good public relations with parents and students
- Assists in continuing the development of subject area curriculum objectives
- Maintains flexibility and be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day or when requested to do so under reasonable terms
- Be cognizant of the rules and regulations, policies, and procedures governing special education programs within the school district
- Be knowledgeable of the district's curriculum, Mississippi Curriculum frameworks, Mississippi assessment System in his/her subject area(s)
- Participates cooperatively in the supervision-evaluation process for the purpose of improving instruction and student achievement
- Assists other teachers, as needed, in the instructional process
- Works collectively with other teachers in the sharing of ideas and skills
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the principal in order to contribute to an effective school operation
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