26-27 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - WSS

Certified Application Schedule 187 DAYS Salary N/A Licensed Position Yes Description Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District Special Education Teacher 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 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: 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 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 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