Accreditation Auditor (Office of Accreditation) closes May 15, 2026

ACCREDITATION AUDITOR

OFFICE

OF ACCREDITATION

Salary Range:

$75.00 HOURLY RATE Salary will be negotiable and commensurate with experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The contractor serves as an Accreditation Auditor team member. The auditor will review areas as outlined in the MS Public and/or Nonpublic School Accountability Standards (Administration & Personnel, School Operations, Instructional Practices, Safe & Orderly Schools). Auditors will compile reports and provide documentation of audit findings with final reports subject to MDE approval. Examples of work may include, but are not limited to, reviewing documents, conducting classroom observations, training staff, interviewing individuals, observing buses, and providing technical assistance as needed.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Experience in a public or MDE-accredited nonpublic school setting as a teacher, administrator, counselor, district staff member, or superintendent (Experience working in a State Agency or the private sector may substitute if candidate has working knowledge of the MS Public and/or Nonpublic School Accountability Standards), knowledge of current edition of MS Public and/or Nonpublic Accountability Standards, ability to compose concise and grammatically correct reports. A Bachelor's degree is required, Master's degree or Doctorate degree preferred.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be submitted by email to HRContractApps@mdek12.org. Please include in the subject line of the email, "Accreditation Auditor." The following documents must be submitted: •A completed MDE Application Form •Three (3) Professional References The deadline for applicants to apply is May 15, 2026.

INQUIRIES

•Lori Hartley lhartley@mdek12.org 601-359-1813 359 North West Street | Jackson, MS | 39205-0771 | Hinds County | mdek12.org Mississippi Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer