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Armstrong Junior High School

SPED Teacher

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 06/24/2026

Location: Starkville, MS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/12/2026

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What they do

A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$67,285 / year median in Mississippi

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

SPED Teacher Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Armstrong Junior High School - Starkville, Mississippi This job is also posted in Starkville Oktibbeha School District Job Details

Job ID:

5805001

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

REPORTS TO

Principal

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Writes benchmark and goal aligned IEPs for students. Conducts IEP reviews as needed to amend student schedules or accommodations, to add or revise FBAs and/or behavior plans and for all other reason stated in rules and regulations. Becomes familiar with Mississippi IDEA regulations and adheres to them. Participates in IEP reviews with special education teachers in upper and lower adjacent grades and plans a smooth transition for students for the next year. Teaches and supervises activities in special education and inclusion settings. Provides IEP goal and accommodation sheets, for each student on the special education teacher's roster, to all teachers who teach the students. Completes paperwork by deadlines given by building principal and/or Student Support Office. Complies with all IDEA timelines for evaluation, IEP, and reporting. Records student progress on IEP and sends it to parents at least quarterly. Confers frequently with general education teachers and other service providers about Special Education students. Monitors progress of students' IEP goals biweekly. Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work location and notifies supervisor or designee of impending absence in a timely manner. Follows all regulations set forth in the general education teachers' job description. Promotes a positive image of the school district program to the public. Performs other duties/responsibilities as directed by the building level principal or Director of Student Support Services.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required