Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Location
Jackson, Mississippi
Develop and implement differentiated lesson plans and IEPs to support the academic and emotional growth of special education students. Collaborate with staff and parents to manage behavioral goals and coordinate student support services.
Requires a Bachelor's degree, a Mississippi Teacher License with Special Education Certification, and at least 2 years of teaching experience. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to under-resourced communities and possess strong communication and organizational skills.
Responsibilities: and Duties
Instructional Strategies Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the State Department of Education. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations and differentiation for student learning styles. Collaborate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and best practices according to district requirements. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
Classroom Management and Organization Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of the student Manage student administrative regulations, and IEPs Create and implement behavior management plans and behavioral goals.
Professional Growth and Development Engage in and implement new learning from professional development activities correlated with teaching assignment and with school and state goals. Keep informed of and complies with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
Management of Student Support Services Assist with the coordination of Response to Intervention program Manage 504 plans and SPED programming Aid teachers to improve on their instructional practice, especially as it relates to discipline, relationships with students, and school culture, in order to ensure the character and academic growth and success of all students.
To be a part of the Ambition Prep team, it is required that all candidates possess an unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families and community through the implementation of policies and procedures. You must share the belief that every student can learn at an advanced level regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status. It is required that you have the ability to efficiently adapt in an ambiguous, fast-paced, start-up environment. Candidates must be team oriented and can display a professional level of a growth mindset, maturity, flexibility, promptness, commitment, and organization. Each candidate must also be receptive to constructive feedback with the ability to remodel positive behavior precisely and effectively keeping the common goal of every student in mind.
Compensation Teachers may qualify for a performance bonus of up to $5000 Medical and dental insurance packages available Option to contribute to retirement plans Relocation assistance (must qualify)
Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.
Market context
Special education teachers are often in steady demand in Mississippi, especially in schools serving under-resourced communities. This role is competitive because it requires a bachelor’s degree, a Mississippi Teacher License with Special Education Certification, and at least 2 years of teaching experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and prepare examples of classroom support for diverse learners.
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