Openings as of 7/3/2022
Title: Assistant Principal
Assists the principal with the administrative duties in a school.
1. Master’s degree or beyond. 2. Certification in one of the following areas: 486, 487, 488, 490, 491 (Proper MDE certification in secondary or elementary pending the position need.) 3. A minimum of three successful years teaching experience. 4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.
Performance Responsibilities: 1. Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school. 2. Serves as the principal in the absence of the regular principal. 3. Proposes schedules of classes and extracurricular activities. 4. Supervises the preparation of student schedules. 5. Works with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests. 6. Requisitions supplies, textbooks, and equipment; conducts inventories; and checks on receipts for such material. 7. Assists in safety inspections and safety drill practice activities. 8. Assumes responsibility for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services. 9. Supervises the reporting and monitoring of the student attendance and works with the attendance supervisor for investigative follow-up actions. 10. Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body and deals with special cases as necessary. 11. Serves with parent, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives. 12. Administers the student insurance program. 13. Performs such record-keeping functions as the principal may direct. 14. Supervises teachers and departments as assigned by the principal. 15. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal may from time to time assign.
Terms of Employment:
Evaluation:
This employee shall be subject to all applicable policies, resolutions, and regulations of the Hancock County School District and the laws of the State of Mississippi. Hancock County School District does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion or handicap.
WHILE CURRENTLY THERE ARE NO POSITIONS VACANT FOR SECONDARY ADMINISTRATORS
- MOSS POINT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.
QUALIFICATIONS:
JOB GOAL: To provide leadership at the assigned school that will ensure continuous improvement in measurable student performance and achievement. to provide managerial leadership (in areas such as instruction, personnel, curriculum, budget, purchasing, public relations, plant operations, food services, and transportation) that will support high expectations in student performance for all students.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Based on school site
The Moss Point School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.
WHILE CURRENTLY THERE ARE NO POSITIONS VACANT FOR ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATORS
Job title:
ARI Paraprofessional Special Services
Reports to:
Supervising Teacher, Principal, Assistant Principal, Director
Receives guidance from:
Director, District Administration and Support Staff, Assistant Superintendent
Overtime status:
Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulations
Job purpose:
Duties and responsibilities:
Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning
Conducts learning exercises with small groups of children
Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children
Alters the teacher to special needs of individual children
Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary
Helps maintain individuals records for each child
Fosters good eating habits and table manners in children
Assists teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas
Assists with the supervision of children during regular play periods
Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays
Participates in staff development to be equipped to assist teachers in carrying out district initiatives
Assist students with personal needs due to accidents
Clean before and after the students enter the room
Accompany students to regular education classes and assist them with assignments
Maintain health status on all children
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Lead and attend staff meetings/trainings as applicable; serve on staff committees
Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use
Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures
Maintain confidentiality
Regular, dependable, in person, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position
Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy
Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other District, State and Federal policies, and procedures and protocols as established by RCSD and the Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct
Qualifications:
Education Level: Early Childhood Associate’s degree OR
Associate’s Degree or 60 College Credit Hours AND 12 early childhood college credit hours or completion of an early childhood training program OR
HIgh School Diploma/GED AND Verification of WorkKeys Test AND 12 early childhood college credit hours OR completion of an early childhood training program
Certification:
Other Requirements: CDL, any additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
Note: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
The Petal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits.
Kelli Brown, Title IX Coordinator
Kelli.brown@petalschools.com
(601)545-3002
115 East Central Avenue Petal, MS 39465
Katie Charleville, Section 504 Coordinator
Katie.charleville@petalschools.com
601-582-4247
613 South Main Street Petal, MS 39465
Cafeteria Manager
Director of Child Nutrition
Coordinate food service with school activities
Strive for good public relations with customers, co-workers, principal, school staff, supervisors and community
Cooperate with principal, faculty, students and staff to make the food service program an integral part of the total school program
Endeavor to increase participation in school food service
Strive to improve the food service program
Arrange, plan, prepare and serve meals followed prescribed guidelines
Train, supervise, evaluate each employee on the staff
Provide leadership and goals for the staff
Train the assistant manager
Provide orientation and training to new employees
Provide ongoing on the job training to staff in efficient operational practices
Prepare and post a master daily work schedule
Demonstrate use and care of all equipment. Check and record temperatures for alternative school refrigeration equipment during the school week (coolers, freezers, milk boxes, etc.)
Receive and verify deliveries and designate area for proper storage
Accept entire responsibility for storeroom, holding the only key
Inspect all areas of the kitchen before dismissing the staff
Prepare orders (food, supplies, equipment) according to schedule and submit to Child Nutrition Office. If choices are used, plan, order and report two weeks in advance
Be the first in the kitchen and the last out each day. Managers may not permit janitors or other employees to perform this function except with special permission
Operate the food service program efficiently, taking necessary steps to ensure a reasonable plate cost and meals per man hour within the guidelines
Supervise the counting and rolling of all monies. Manager makes the deposit daily
Read, react, take appropriate action regarding and inform staff of pertinent information such as time sheets, sick leave and jury duty data
Prepare accurate records and submit them to the proper authorities at the designated time (menu book, inventory forms, daily record sheets, bank deposits and others as required)
Notify the principal and Child Nutrition Supervisor of manger’s absences
Request approval from Supervisor when deviating from policy
Attend and participate in all monthly manager’s in-service meetings
Be responsible for interviewing and recommending new employees and substitutes to principal and Child Nutrition Supervisor
Perform related work as required by the Office of Child Nutrition
During school vacation times and summer months, check the temperature of refrigerated units every other day and record on temperature chart. If temperatures reach the danger zone, notify the Child Nutrition Office immediately
Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development, for keeping current with literature, new research findings, for attending appropriate professional meetings and conferences, and to maintain any credits and/or continued education for maintenance of licensure/qualifications required for the position
Regular, dependable, punctual, in person attendance is an essential function of this position
Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district, state and federal policies, and procedures and protocols as established by RCSD and the Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct
Education Level: High school diploma or GED
Certification: State Department of Education manager certification
Other Requirements: any additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Cafeteria Worker
Cafeteria Manager and/or Director of Child Nutrition and/or Principal
Overtime Status:
Perform efficiently and to the best of his/her ability the duties assigned in relation to preparation of food, serving food, cleaning all areas of the kitchen or other assigned duties in the time allotted
Attend training meetings as required
Report to work at designated time and remain on the job until dismissed by the manager
Notify the manager by 6:00 a.m. on the day to be missed due to illness
Maintain pleasant working relations with fellow employees by showing consideration for others, patience, respect, self-control and other desirable character traits
Maintain desirable relations between school and community
Follow instructions of the manager relating to safety measures, sanitation practices, personal standards, work techniques and methods of performing duties
Perform duties involved in the safe preparation and handling of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities and serving of food
Maintain the trash and garbage collection area in a neat and sanitary fashion
Education Level: High school degree or GED
TITLE OF POSITION: Campus Enforcement Officer
QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a Mississippi Board of Law Enforcement Standards and Training approved Reserve Police Officer Basic Course.
PURPOSE/GOAL/OBJECTIVE: 1. Works with and or supervises students, staff, and administrators. 2. Assists in conducting investigations. 3. Performs general security duties.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patrols and monitors all areas of the facility on a consistent basis to prevent theft, vandalism, and illegal entry as well as unauthorized vehicles and illegal parking.
Assists and provides guidance to principal and staff in the maintenance of a safe school Environment.
Provides the faculty with technical assistance regarding school safety planning, crisis training, occupational safety, and overall school security to include personnel, information, and Facility.
Designs and conducts classes related to crime prevention, drug education, law, ethics, and other related areas.
Conducts limited criminal investigations under the supervision of a municipal or county law enforcement agency, and collects information, intelligence, and evidence regarding criminal violations on campus, presents investigative results to the local law enforcement agency.
Conducts staff training related school safety policies and procedures.
Enforces state statutes, district, and individual school regulations, policies, and procedures as they apply; gives directions and information.
Investigates reports of disturbances or suspicious circumstances.
Recommends appropriate disciplinary measures in order to maintain a safe and secure school Environment.
Maintains records and makes reports as required.
Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Maintains appropriate professional appearance.
Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the immediate supervisor may from time to time assign.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Heavy Work: May frequently exert force equivalent to lifting up to approximately 50 lbs. and/or occasionally exert force equivalent to lifting up to approximately 100 lbs. Vision: Requires the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye. Near acuity must have clarity of vision at 20” or less. Midrange vision clarity from 20” to 20’. Distance acuity should be clarity of vision at 20’ or more. Ability must also include the ability to observe an area up, down, left or right while eyes are on a fixed point.
Speaking/hearing: The ability to give and receive information with no accommodation or Assistance.
Motor Coordination Skills: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend without assistance. The incumbent is frequently required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands or arms as well as climb and balance.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
Twelve-month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Superintendent and approved by the Board of Trustees on an annual basis. “At Will” position.
EVALUATION:
The Petal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits. Kelli Brown, Title IX Coordinator kelli.brown@petalschools.com (601)545-3002 115 East Central Avenue, Petal, MS 39465
Katie Charleville, Section 504 Coordinator katie.charleville@petalschools.com (601)582-4247 613 South Main Street, Petal, MS 39465
Custodian
Principal, Assistant Principal, or Director
Principal, Assistant Principal, Director, District Administration, or Assistant Superintendent
In keeping a tradition of excellence, the Custodian will provide students, staff, and guests with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.
Attend meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions
Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas, neat and clean at all times
Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity
Raise and lower the US flag
Sweep classrooms daily and dust furniture
Monitor activities in and around work areas for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety; reporting any concerns immediately
Clean corridors after school each day and during the day when their condition requires it
Scrub, hose down, and disinfect toilets floors daily, and clean and sanitize fixtures and drinking fountains daily
Wash windows both inside and outside at least twice each year, and more frequently if necessary
Keep the grounds free from rubbish
Perform such yard keeping chores such as grass cutting and tree trimming as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition (as assigned)
Keep floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation
Make minor building repairs
Maintain on a regular schedule motors and other mechanical equipment requiring scheduled servicing
Report immediately to the principal any damage to school property
Remain on the school premises during school hours, and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and extended work hours have been approved
Assume responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that doors and windows are secured, and lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off
Keep an inventory of supplies, equipment, and fuel on hand, and requisition such needed replacements from the principal, or designee, far enough in advance to allow delivery in such time as will not hinder the educational process
Replenish classroom and restroom supplies for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use
Conduct an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair
Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed
Perform summer maintenance (strip/wax floors, move furniture, paint, etc.)
Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee
and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use
Secure facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
Regular, dependable, in person attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position
Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of
Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy
Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district policies and applicable procedures and protocols as established by RCSD, and Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct
Education Level: HIgh school diploma or GED
Other Requirements: Pass the agility test, prefer prior related experience, and specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; and adhering to safety practices. Knowledge is required to perform multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures; and English. Ability is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions. Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized routines, and providing information and/or advising others.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear/understand English. Other requirements include significant lifting, reaching, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 70% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Salary, days and work year as established by the Rankin County Board of Education
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Rankin County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.
Child Nutrition Roving Manager
Director of Child Nutrition; Assistant Director of Child Nutrition
In keeping a tradition of excellence, the purpose of the Child Nutrition Roving Manager is to work or assist with any cafeteria/food service project in the county. Possess the ability to manage and be responsible for the operation of food service programs anywhere in the county under the direction and guidance of the Office of Child Nutrition in coordination of the principal. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Coordinate food service with school activities throughout the school district as needed
Knowledge and use of sanitary practices in food preparation
Ability to extend a recipe and accurately determine food requirement
Coordinate and help train managers
Function as manager in the manager’s absence
Complete all of manager’s and cashier’s work appropriate to the days you are filling in for that position
Arrange, plan, prepare and serve meals following prescribed guidelines
Train, supervise and direct each employee on the staff where needed or assigned
Provide leadership and direction of goals for the staff
Refer prospective employees to the CN Administrative Office for interviews
Provide orientation and training to new employees as needed
Strive to resolve staff grievances when needed
Help to maintain an efficient, well-organized food service program by assuming the duties of cafeteria manager or assisting the cafeteria manager when necessary as assigned
Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district, state and federal policies, and procedures and protocols as established by RCSD and the Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct?
Certification: Current State Department of Education manager certification
Other requirements:
HVAC Technician
HVAC Supervisor, Physical Plant Administrator
Non-exempt, in compliance with FLSA standards
Must be able to read schematics and wiring diagrams associated with HVAC and related systems.
Must have a good knowledge of the refrigeration system to diagnose problems and resolve issues with HVAC systems within the school district.
Must have a good understanding of electrical systems to diagnose problems and resolve issues with HVAC systems within the school district.
Must be able to use refrigerant recovery equipment and gauges for proper handling of refrigerant.
Must have a basic knowledge of the EMS systems controlling the HVAC equipment in the schools. (Schneider and Tracer Summit is a plus)
Must be able to interpret and respond to work orders submitted in the maintenance request system.
Must be able to work with a helper and manage day to day operations.
Set schedules for periodic inspections of HVAC systems in the District
Report special problems to the HVAC supervisor as pertains to maintenance and upkeep of District properties
Recommend to the HVAC supervisor possible solutions to events/situations as they happen
React to emergencies and is "on call” 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Regular, dependable attendance is an essential function of this position
Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent as a minimum. Trade School preferred.
Certification: EPA Certification in Universal Refrigerant Handling
Other Requirements: Valid Driver’s License and a good driving record is a MUST.
Note: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Resolution Specialist, Special Education
Director of SPED, Assistant Director of SPED
In keeping a tradition of excellence, the purpose of the Resolution Specialist, Special Education is to aid in the process of gathering, organizing, and preparing documentation for various forms of dispute resolution, including, but not limited to, mediation, formal state complaints, and due process hearings. They will also track timelines for responses, reports, and next steps for all open cases. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Request and send all Special Education records as needed for cases involving dispute resolution to required parties.
Maintain communication with teachers to ensure all paperwork is gathered, organized, and redacted, if needed.
Take and transcribe dictation of various types, including correspondence, reports, notices, and recommendations
Obtain, gather, and organize pertinent data as needed and put into usable form
Maintain a regular filing system, as well as a set of locked confidential files
Process incoming correspondence
Maintain a schedule of deadlines, meetings, and conference calls
Make arrangements for conferences and interviews
Operate word processors, computers, copiers and facsimile machines
Handle scheduling of boardroom and conference rooms for dispute resolution matters
Education Level: Minimum of Associate’s degree issued by an accredited college or post secondary training institution
Other Requirements: Preference will be given to individuals with paralegal training, experience in a similar role, or familiarity with SPED/IDEA law and related federal and state laws, policies, and guidelines
Plan a program of study that, as nearly as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and is consistent with district and state standards. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and other activities to communicate these objectives to students. Employ instructional methods and materials that positively affect student achievement. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required. Assess the learning abilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required. Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and cooperatively, with department heads and grade chairs, evaluate their job performance Maintain accurate records of students' attendance, grades, and other pertinent information. Encourage, model, and enforce socially acceptable behavior in students. Integrate multi-media technology in the teaching/learning process. Maintain and improve professional competence. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required. Work cooperatively with other personnel and supervisors in planning and carrying out school and district goals. Employ practices that will involve parents in the education of their child. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.
Salary for this position shall be commensurate with the years of experience as determined under the policies and procedures of the Moss Point School District and in accordance with the pay scale.
JOB GOAL: To provide instructional leadership in teaching students to achieve, at a high level, the goals of the chosen course of study that will contribute to the development of the total child.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 187 days The Moss Point School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.
