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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
Additional Duties
Kosciusko School District
229 W. Washington St., Kosciusko, MS 39090
Phone (662) 289-4771 Fax (662) 289-1177
Billy Ellzey, Superintendent of Education
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Qualifications:
Must hold a valid administrators license (486)
Proven ability to work with students, staff, parents and the community for a
positive school culture
Proven ability to be an instructional leader
Must be willing to grow and learn from others throughout career
Duties and Responsibilities:
Instructional leader for 9-12 high school serving 640 students
Supervise and mentor to over 50 staff members
230 day contract beginning July 1, 2019
Work with athletic director to promote and maintain high level athletic programs
Work together with other principals for a cohesive environment
Application Process:
All interested applicants should send completed application, resume and
transcripts to Beth Kyle at beth.kyle@kosciuskoschools.com or mail to Beth Kyle
229 W. Washington Street Kosciusko, MS 39090
Applications may be found on the Kosciusko District Website at kosciuskoschools.com and will be accepted March 20 -- April 3 or until position is filled.
The Kosciusko School District provides competitive salary and benefits in a professional working environment.
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
Education Level:
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.
Terms of Employment:
Evaluation:
The applicant must hold a valid/current Mississippi Educator's License.
Counselor
Principal, Assistant Principal, and Director of Student Support Services and Counselors
Goals, objectives, and activities of the guidance program are developed using the results of needs assessments
Organize a guidance committee that functions in an advisory capacity
Develop a guidance calendar of activities that lists on-going and regular events and activities
Secure and makes available to students information and material on further educational opportunities, personal growth and development, and occupational opportunities and trends
Develop procedures for guidance program
Implement the guidance curriculum in each teacher’s classroom and/or systematically conducting developmental counseling programs for each grade level in the particular school throughout the year
Provide resources to teachers to facilitate their teaching of counseling content in their regular lessons
Develop and/or implement program for conflict resolution
Provide time in the daily schedule for individual counseling of students
Plan and implement group guidance activities
Consult with families, teachers, administrators, and other appropriate individuals regarding services and programs available to/for students
Prepare a list of contact personnel in agencies, programs, and services external to the school setting for collaboration and referral
Interpret test results to appropriate individuals
Assist in identifying students who need interventions/special services
Assist in reviewing students’ progress at the end of each grading period
Shall NOT serve as School Test Coordinator or Assistant School Test Coordinator
Assist with registering and orienting new students
Provide orientation to students from “feeder” schools
Conduct course selection using ISP guidelines
Provide students with information on school district policies regarding counseling services, student activities, competency and grade-level testing, graduation, and college admission
Provide students with materials and information regarding career and post-high school educational opportunities; assists with college applications, scholarships, and employment applications including the writing of letters of recommendation
Inform families of student-related career and educational opportunities
Provide classroom guidance in areas of career advisement and sex education
Consult with administrators and teachers in the planning of course offerings that meet the needs and interests of students
Receive and acts upon referrals from administrators, teachers, families, agencies, and other professional staff
Serve in coordination of behavior interventions
Provide crisis intervention and preventive counseling
Assist families in effective use of community and school resources such as (a) identification of students needing special assistance, (b) maintaining a current file of alternate programs and schools, (c) counseling families and students about alternatives available, and (d) following up on students’ progress
Organize office for most effective use
Prepare/submit reports, records, lists, and other paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
Participate in meetings on the local, district, state, or national level as required or appropriate
Keep informed of developments within the profession by maintaining active membership in appropriate organizations, attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and networking with other professionals
Educational consultation and collaboration with teachers, administrators, and community
Adhere to Rankin County School District board policies and procedures and administrative directives
Communicate effectively using standard oral and written English
Abide by the American School Counseling Association’s Code of Ethics
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: Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling (MS Code 37-9-79)
Certification: Valid Mississippi Department of Education Certification
Other Requirements:
The Coahoma County School District seeks a conscientious, reflective, and passionate professional educator to fill vacant High School STEM position in the Vocational Department at the Coahoma County Jr./Sr. High School. The ideal candidate will be well organized, have the ability to provide effective instruction of the STEM curriculum, be an effective classroom manager, provide an inviting and student centered classroom, and possess STEM certification.
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Job title
Custodian
Reports to
Principal and/or Assistant Principal
Receives Guidance From:
Full Time
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Purpose:
Maintains and accepts responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensures appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use
Undergoes periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures.
Maintains confidentiality.
Regular, dependable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Performs such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy.
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
Shovel, plow, and sand walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps, as appropriate
Check daily to ensure that exit doors are open and panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy
Raise the U.S. flag at or before 8 a.m. each school day, and lowers it at or after 3:30 p.m.
Sweep classrooms daily and dust furniture
Clean corridors after school each day and during the day when their condition requires it
Scrub, hose down, and disinfect toilet 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
Keep floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation
Clean chalkboards and/or whiteboards at least once a week
Make minor building repairs
Report major repairs promptly to the administrator or designee
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
Conduct an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair
Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed
Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste
Assume responsibility for the safe condition of swimming pool, if the building has one, making necessary water tests, back lashing the filters, and refilling the pool as necessary
Conduct periodic inspections and tests of electrical installations in the school to ensure their safe condition
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
Education Level: High School diploma or equivalent
Certification: n/a
Other Requirements: Any health, literacy, citizenship, or other such requirements, specific skill mastery required, aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Supervisor of Adult Education
Assistant Superintendent
Hire and supervise all ABE instructors and staff. Maintain and approve personnel records and all time sheets
Provide professional development activities for ABE instructors and staff
Monitor ABE classes at each site to ensure compliance with program regulations and guidelines
Implement the ABE budget, spending all monies in accordance with the approved proposal
Coordinate all activities in the Learning Lab; organize class schedules and selection of sites through communication and approval with RCSD and SBCJC
Supervise the maintenance of accurate financial records, budgets, correspondence, and inventory for the Adult Basic Education Program; supervise the ordering of all supplies and materials and the maintenance of accurate bookkeeping/records
Attend all workshops and meetings for ABE Directors
Supervise the student recruitment process and work to gain community/business support
Supervise the Chief Examiner for the GED/Work Keys tests; check for adherence to all guidelines as defined in the testing manuals
Coordinate the GED graduation ceremony; supervise the contact of all eligible students
Supervise data collection and reports in Adult Basic Education AEMS System
Write proposals or grants for Adult Education funding
Regular, dependable, in person and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree or higher
Other requirements:
SPED Coordinator
Director of SPED, Assistant Director of SPED
In keeping a tradition of excellence, the purpose of the SPED Coordinator is to aid teachers in the completion of IEP’s and transition plans for SPED students; supervise transition programs/teachers; supervise and coordinate hearing impairment and visual impairment teachers. 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.
Assist schools in making programming and scheduling decisions as dictated in student IEPs.
Ensure appropriate delivery of both Special Education instruction and related services as dictated by the IEP.
Ensure compliance of IEPs with district, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Ensure services provided in LREs are aligned with the students’ IEPs.
Collaborate and communicate with Data Management to ensure that LRE reporting is accurate and reflective of IEP services and service times.
Assist teachers in facilitating IEP meetings using a strengths-based approach.
Ensure all documents related to IEP are completed in a timely manner according to state and federal law.
Provide training to teachers, related service providers, and support service professionals on writing IEP goals, completing progress reports, and parent communication.
Ensure IEPs are developmentally appropriate, curriculum/standards based, strength based, and relevant to the individual student.
Be responsible for the linkage of students with special needs with the appropriate community supports: Hudspeth, vocational- rehabilitation, social security, Life of Mississippi, Bridges to Independence, Mental Health, etc.
Help with the transitioning of students leaving the eighth grade and entering the high school setting and seniors exiting school.
Assist and train teachers in creation and implementation of the Transition Plan through appropriate curriculum activities, which are directly linked to IEP outcomes.
Train Career Preparation teachers in vocational diploma/exit options, including compliance with state exiting requirements.
Coordinate and supervise hearing impairment and vision impairment services for students across the district as needed.
Coordinate and supervise Phase 2, Gathering Grounds, and high school transition teachers.
Regular, dependable attendance is an essential function of this position
Minimum of Master’s Degree issued by an accredited college or university in the areas of Special Education and Educational Leadership.
Valid Mississippi Educator License with required special education endorsement and administrator endorsement, (221, 486).
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.
TEACHER
Principal
Principal or Lead Teacher
Meet and instruct assigned classes at the assigned school and at times designated by Principal
Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of Principal
Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
Strive to implement by instruction and action the districts philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as assigned
Identify and report possibility of learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
Assist the administration in implementing policies and 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
Make provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate the job performance
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participation in training sessions and classes
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees
Regular attendance and punctuality are vital attributes for all employees.
Other duties as assigned
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Education
Certification: Holds an appropriate Mississippi Teaching Credential or valid emergency certification issued by the state of Mississippi Educational Board.
Note: This is not necessarily 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.
Teacher Special Education
Principal and Director of Special Education
Principal, Assistant Principal, Local School Chair,, and/or Director/Assistant Director of Special Education
Plan, develop, and implement the students Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Assist in implementing and assuring the completion of any related services the student might receive as set forth in the student’s IEP
Meet and instruct assigned classes at the assigned school and at times designated by the Principal
Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of principal
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
Implement, by instruction and action, the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
Implement District initiatives pertinent to student’s age, grade, and/or placement
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports according to district policy, as well as, the policy that is set by the state for progress marking of an implemented IEP
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and to maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants as needed
Regular, dependable, in person attendance is an essential function of this position
Certification: Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching Credential or valid emergency certification issued by the state of Mississippi Educational Board
Assistant Physical Plant Administrator
Director of Physical Plant
Assist the Director in supervisory duties
Assist in establishing and administering schedules and procedures for the regular ongoing maintenance care of all school and office facilities of the district
Supervises all maintenance staff workers as directed by the Director of Physical Plant
Help select the maintenance supplies and equipment to be used and maintain an appropriate inventory
Maintain schedules of work for each individual building and sees to it that
proper supplies are on hand in that building
Attend all training sessions as directed by the Director of Maintenance
Recommends for purchase necessary equipment and supplies
Report special problems to the Director of Maintenance as pertains to
maintenance and upkeep of all District properties
Recommend to the Director of Physical Plant possible solutions to
events/ situations as they happen
React to emergencies at all times and is "on call” 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Education level: High school diploma or GED
Certification: Appropriate certifications for the supervision of maintenance staff personnel and qualifications as the RCSD Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Other requirements: Ability to read blueprints and schematics. Excellent computer skills
Electrician
Administrator of Physical Plant
Administrator, District Administration and Support Staff, Assistant Superintendent
Must be able to identify and resolve problems associated with the electrical systems serving the school district properties.
Must be able to read schematics and wiring diagrams associated with the electrical infrastructures in school facilities
Must have knowledge of switchgear and power distribution equipment
Must be able to interpret work orders submitted in the maintenance request system
Must be familiar with NEC requirements pertaining to electrical infrastructures
Set schedules for periodic inspections of power distribution equipment
Report special problems to the Assistant Director as pertains to maintenance and upkeep of District properties
Recommend to the Assistant Director possible solutions to events/ situations as they happen
React to emergencies and is "on call" 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Education Level: High school diploma or GED
Other Requirements: Must have experience working with voltages up to 480 volts and have experience working on power distribution systems and related electrical equipment.
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.
There are no specific vacancies at this time. However, you may submit an application at any time.
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.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 187 days
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Elementary Teacher Description: Interested candidates must have a 116 (K-3), 117(4-6) Endorsement and hold a valid/current Mississippi Teacher License. The candidate must pass the background check to be placed in this teaching slot. The salary will be based on the 2019 - 2020 State Teacher Salary Schedule according to the degree held and years of experience plus the local district supplement Apply:
To apply for any of the job openings at Kosciusko School District, please submit a completed application. Our application forms for both Instructional Staff and Non-Certified positions are available for download located at www.kosciuskoschools.com
The Coahoma County School District seeks an effective, reflective, and conscientious certified teacher candidate for grade K-6 grade position for the 2020-2021 school year. The preferred candidate will be able to provide effective instruction of the K-6 curriculum by maintaining an inviting, conducive, and an academically rich classroom environment.
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