Middle School Teacher - The Canopy School
Company: Canopy
Location: Ridgeland
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's
Solutions is Mississippis most comprehensive nonprofit provider of
childrens 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
In 2021, Canopy Childrens Solutions received the certification of a
Great Place to Work. Canopys 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 overcome
extraordinary challenges.
Middle School Teacher - Position Overview
The role and responsibility of the Teacher shall include all
components necessary for preparing and administering a curriculum
and an individualized education plan for each student receiving
educational services at Canopy School
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.
Accommodation plan and objectives are included as individualized
components of written plans.
Accommodation plan and objectives are monitored according to stated
schedule and method.
Delivery of Instruction
Utilizes differentiated instruction to reach all learners.
Provides quality instruction aligned to the skill level of each
student.
Activities and strategies exhibit varied levels of complexity.
Assessments are appropriate for the expected outcome and records of
assessments are accurately documented.
Utilizes a variety of formative and summative assessments to
measure progress toward mastery of curricular competencies.
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, including timely and frequent positive feedback for
appropriate behaviors and immediate feedback with appropriate
alternatives for inappropriate or disruptive 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.
Masters in Special Education preferred. One academic school year
teaching experience with children with learning differences
preferred.
Must have a Mississippi Department of Education License in subject
area of teaching responsibility.
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)
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