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 social service 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 fourth consecutive year, and is one of only eight companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2023-2024. 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

Teacher - 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 CARES School

Job Responsibilities:

• 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)