26-27 Special Education Teacher SAE

26-27 Special Education Teacher SAE Vicksburg-Warren School District Sherman Ave. Elementary - Vicksburg, Mississippi This job is also posted in Vicksburg Warren School District Job Details

Job ID:

5634406

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 27, 2026 Job Description

TITLE:

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Teacher

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

JOB GOAL

To teach students in a manner that they can apply the knowledge and skill required for College and Career Readiness in accordance with the Mississippi Framework and Common Core Curriculum.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Students and their learning. ( Duties and responsibilities are in the process of being updated)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned. Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing the course of study required by the Mississippi Frameworks and Common Core. Implements the strategies outlined by the district. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, cooperative learning, lecture, discovery, etc. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program Identifies student need and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers 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, and the sponsorship of student activities Uses student data to guide instruction and professional development Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; Experience teaching in the area of Special Education preferred but not required. Possession of (or eligible for) a valid regular Mississippi teaching certificate with endorsements for Special Education.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$44,200 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required