Science Teacher - The Canopy School - Ridgeland, MS

• Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:
• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2025-2026. Canopy’s employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, that focus on trust, and the collective goal of helping kids thrive and families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
• Competitive Compensation
• 403b Retirement Plan with Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO/Vacation
• Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services

Position Overview

• The role and responsibility of the Teacher shall include all components necessary for preparing and administering a curriculum and or an individualized education plan for each student receiving educational services at The Canopy School.

Physical and Environmental Requirements • Required Physical Activities

• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, talking, seeing, hearing, repetitive motions.
• Must have the physical ability to assist in the physical or therapeutic hold of youth when required, following organization approved safety protocols.
• Characteristics of
• Work:
• Frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies and physically assist or support youth and/or staff.
• Vision
• Requirements:
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Environmental
• Conditions:
• This job requires exposure to both inside and outside weather conditions; the typical noise level for the work environment is moderate to loud noise.

Job Responsibilities

• Planning
• Weekly plans are written and ready for implementation no later than Monday morning.
• Mississippi College and Career Standards are the primary source for goals and objectives.
• IEPs goals and objectives are included as individualized components of written plans.
• IEPs goals and objectives are monitored according to stated schedule and method.

• Delivery of Instruction
• Utilizes differentiated instruction to reach all learners.
• Activities and strategies exhibit varied levels of complexity.
• Assessments are appropriate for the expected outcome and records of assessments are accurately documented.
• Activities exhibit best practice strategies, which include engaging, learner-involved, technology and hands on activities.

• Classroom Management
• Students are on task and engaged
• Procedures for maintaining daily routines are in place and effective
• The learning environment is neat, orderly and supports student achievement
• An effective system is in place to support positive classroom behavior

• Professional Responsibility
• Arrives on time for work, duty, and other activities
• Performs extra duties as assigned
• Required paperwork, grades, and reports are in on time
• Current student work is displayed

Required Qualifications

• Single A teaching license from the State of MS and two academic school years teaching experience preferred.
• Advanced degree and AA teaching license may be substituted for teaching experience.
• Master’s in Special Education preferred.
• One academic school year teaching experience dealing with emotionally disturbed children preferred.
• Must have a Mississippi Department of Education License in subject area of teaching responsibility.
• AA 206 Emotionally Disability license must be obtained within three years from date of hire to maintain employment if hired for teaching special education classes.