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MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR PROGRESS INC

Teacher

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 days ago

Location: Weir, MS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/10/2026

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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

Design and setup of classroom and learning centers based on curriculum, children interest, needs, and best practices. Providing constant and continuous active supervision of children daily during all activities, both indoor and outdoor and. Children should not be left unattended for any reason. Conduct classroom activities. Implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for each assigned child in each of the required learning domains. Screening of each assigned child according to prescribed schedule using the Brigance (Early Childhood Screen III 3-5 years) developmental and social-emotional screeners in order to meet the 45 - Day compliance. Developing Group Weekly Lesson plans as appropriate based on curriculum and children interest. Implementing individual (and bi-weekly lesson plans as appropriate) lesson plans

IEP/ISFP

based on screening/assessment results within two (2) weeks of screening/assessment. Conducting anecdotal observations weekly during daily activities for each assigned child for development and learning. Administering the Child Progress Indicator (CPI) assessment three times a school year for each assigned child. Initiating a referral immediately to the classroom teacher, observations of children with behavioral concerns or suspected disabilities; maintain, record, and follow up bi-weekly, at a minimum, until referral concern is addressed. Record child attendance daily for each assigned child; report absences to assigned Family Community Worker. Maintaining and updating clear and concise Education Records for each assigned child. Maintaining order during indoor and outdoor activities continuously each day using positive approaches to behavior management. Corporal punishment of any kind is prohibited. Maintaining an accurate head count of meals daily. Bachelor's degree in child development or related field with one (1) year of demonstrated experience in childcare, early childhood development or related field, or currently enrolled in college.

Minimum:

Associate's degree in child development with 1 year of demonstrated experience in childcare, early childhood development environment. Strong knowledge of theories and practices of Early Childhood Development in Head Start. Working knowledge of Head Start and State Child Care regulatory environment. Demonstrated experience in childcare, early childhood development, or related areas

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