EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS: Proper certification as required by the State of Mississippi, with endorsement in field/subject of state special education endorsements; such as may be set by the Board of Trustees

Pass background check

REPORTS TO: Principal and Assistant Superintendent of Special Services

SUPERVISES: Students, instructional assistants, and student teacher(s) as assigned and directed by principal

CONTRACT: 187 days annually with salary in accordance to the certified teacher salary schedule as approved by the Board of Trustees

JOB GOAL: To work closely with students with disabilities on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the physical and emotional support they need to gain the full benefits from the special education program

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned including but not limited to:

INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT - The teacher will deliver the instructional program in an organized and effective manner by:

Providing quality work that engages students in learning

Knowing how to teach the subject(s) to students

Recognizing and responding appropriately to individual difference in students

Differentiating instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels

Implementing adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals

Planning lessons in a logical sequence

Demonstrating knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects

Reflecting on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis

Collaborating with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students

Continuously using a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance

Using results of ongoing assessment to improve instruction

Assuming responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local, state and federal standards

Participating in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child Study

Utilizing technology in the teaching and learning process CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT - The teacher will exhibit effective classroom management skills by:

Providing a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free and conducive to learning

Consistently implementing approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management COMMUNICATION - The teacher will exhibit effective communication skills by:

Relating to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and helpful fashion.

Writing, speaking, and presenting in a clear, concise, and well planned manner. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - The teacher will exhibit professional growth by:

Participating in self-initiated and school/district initiated professional growth in order to maintain licensure and support school improvements efforts. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - The teacher will comply with district and school policies by:

Adhering to policies and procedures established by district, state and federal guidelines

Submitting required paperwork efficiently, promptly and accurately while meeting required deadlines Inventorying classroom materials, textbooks and equipment

Submitting required paperwork efficiently, promptly and accurately while meeting required deadlines

OTHER DUTIES - The teacher will carry out all other assigned duties by:

Accepting the responsibilities of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administration

Participating in departmental/grade level teams, school level teams and district level committees as requested

Attending school-related functions (e.g. PTA) outside the instructional day

Performing other duties as assigned by administrator

The Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, religion, veteran status, or age in the admission to and provisions of educational programs, activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits. The Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District is an equal opportunity employer.