What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 Special Education Teacher (Open Pool) position at Hattiesburg Public School District?
TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Qualifications
REPORTS TO: Supervising Administrator
JOB GOAL: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to:
EVALUATION: Annually
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education and/or related field
- Valid educational license
- Appropriate endorsement and/training for assigned course(s)
REPORTS TO: Supervising Administrator
JOB GOAL: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to:
- Provides quality work that engages students in learning
- Possesses knowledge of subject matter content
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to individual differences in students
- Differentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
- Implements adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals
- Plans lessons in a logical sequence
- Demonstrates knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects
- Reflects on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis
- Collaborates with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students
- Uses a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance
- Uses formative assessment to improve instruction
- Assumes responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local, state, and federal standards
- Participates in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child Study
- Utilizes technology in the teaching and learning process
- Provides a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning
- Implements approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management
- Relates to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and helpful fashion
- Writes, speaks, and presents instruction in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner
- participates in self-initiated and school/district-initiated professional growth in order to maintain licensure and support school improvement efforts
- Adheres to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines
- Submits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately
- Accepts responsibility for, and inventories classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment
- Accepts the responsibilities of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administration
- Participates in departmental/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees as requested
- Attends school-related functions (e.g. PTA) outside the instructional day
- Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
- Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
EVALUATION: Annually