Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, active Special Education Teacher license and minimum 1+ years Special Education Teacher experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
Shape bright futures by supporting students with diverse learning needs in one of Mississippi’s leading districts. This contract position offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact while working with a dedicated, innovative team. You’ll be assigned to a single school within a fast-growing, A-rated district serving over 15,000 students across 24 campuses.
Multiple roles are available for the upcoming academic year, focusing on elementary and middle-grade classrooms serving students with severe disabilities. Classrooms include K-3rd, 4th-6th, and 7th-8th grade. Students vary in communication abilities, with some verbal and others non-verbal, creating a rewarding environment for compassionate, adaptive educators.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Valid Mississippi Special Education teaching license required
- Previous experience teaching students with severe disabilities highly preferred
- Strong communication skills, with ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Proven adaptability and creativity in classroom management and lesson planning
- Embraces new technology for instruction, as appropriate
- Passion for fostering inclusive classroom communities
Role Overview:
- Serve as the lead educator for a self-contained classroom with students requiring significant accommodations
- Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs)
- Modify curriculum and instruction to meet each student’s unique needs and abilities
- Work closely with families and school staff to ensure ongoing support and progress
- Track and document student growth and adjust instruction accordingly
- Maintain an organized, nurturing, and structured classroom
You’ll have a supportive virtual interview process and will begin the assignment July 29, 2026, running through May 21, 2027, with a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week.
Take the next step in your special education career while helping transform lives. Submit your application now to be considered for these fulfilling positions!
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