What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Special Education position at Okolona High School?
Positions Available: 1
Reports to: Building Principal
Supervises: Students and others as assigned by the School Principal.
Primary Function: To provide all students with an enriched environment containing required
instruction. To prepare classroom for class instruction. Provide a variety of
learning materials and resources for use in educational activities. Observe and
evaluation students’ performance and development. Assign and grade
classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
Minimum Qualifications:
? An earned Bachelor’s Degree (A) or higher.
? Mississippi Educator License with Teacher Endorsement.
? Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
01. Meets and instructs classes in the assigned locations and at designated times.
02. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities
of the students.
03. Creates a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and
interests of the students.
04. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate
supervisor.
05. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
06. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the
goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives
to students.
07. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical
limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities o the individuals or student groups
involved.
08. Strives to implement, by instructions and action, the district’s philosophy of education and
instructional goals and objectives.
09. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as
required.
10. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and seeking the assistance of district
specialists as required.
11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and
facilities.
12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and
administrative regulation.
13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct,
and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains
order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
14. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside
the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for Assistant Teacher(s) and volunteer(s) and,
cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
18. Performs additional duties as assigned and directed by the principal.