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WELCOME TO DESOTO COUNTY SCHOOLS ONLINE APPLICATION! All documents must be submitted as requested. Incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. All applicants must go through our Human Resources Department. To apply, please click "Apply". CERTIFIED POSTIONS: Qualified candidates must hold or be eligible for a valid Mississippi Endorsement. If you are a new graduate, please attach a letter stating your teaching license has been/will be applied for. CLASSIFIED POSITIONS: Teacher Assistants: Must have at least 48 college semester hours or passed the ACT WORKKEYS. Clerical: Must pass the District Test to be eligible for hire. Bookkeepers: Must have a degree in accounting or have taken accounting courses defined by the District and pass the District Bookkeeping test. RETURNING APPLICANT: If you are a returning applicant, please click on the sign in tab. If you created an account previously and was issued a pin number, click the PIN account migration button to set up a new user name and password for your account before logging in. If you don't remember your pin please call the Human Resources Department at 662-429-7251. Please do not create a new account. Once you have created a new user name and password, you may scroll down to the different applications and click apply next to the position you are interested in. It is not necessary to attach the same documents each time you access your account. INTERNAL ONLY POSTINGS: Certified Postings - Not necessary to upload Praxis or transcripts unless indicated on job posting
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TEACHER ASSISTANT (TA)
Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location: GENERIC POSTING
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Please apply here. Qualified applicants must have minimum of at least 48 semester hours, associate degree or higher or have taken and passed the ACT WORKKEYS. APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS: - All documents must be submitted to be considered for a position. Incomplete applications will be not considered. A copy of your transcript or ACT WORKKEYS must be submitted with this application. Please do not contact school locations regarding vacant positions.
ELEMENTARY TEACHER K-5
Location: CURRENT OPENING
Please apply here. If you are a returning applicant, please access your Applicant Profile to add this posting to your application. It is not necessary to attach the same documents each time you access your profile. APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS: - All documents must be submitted to be considered for a position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not contact school locations regarding vacant positions.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST/PSYCHOMETRIST 187 DAYS
Location: SPECIAL EDUCATION
2023-2024 Current Vacancy for 187-day PsychologistMajor Functions:Conduct psycho-educational testing during the school term to determine the presence of a disability, which may lead to eligibility for special education services. Primary duties are to administer, score, and interpret assessments and to communicate the implications of the assessment results to parents and school staff. Duties and Responsibilities:• Collaborate with Teacher Support Teams• Collaborate with District Review Team• Complete comprehensive initial and re-evaluations• Condu....
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HOMEBOUND SPED TEACHER
Major Functions:The special education homebound teacher is a highly qualified teacher responsible for serving students with disabilities outside of the regular school setting. The primary responsibility of the special education homebound teacher is to ensure the student is receiving a Free Appropriate Public Education as deemed appropriate by the student’s IEP.Duties and Responsibilities:• Implement special education services based upon Individualized Education Plan;• Collaborate with Desoto County public libraries on locations within the library to serve students;
TEACHER OF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Major Functions:Responsible for developing and providing specialized, research-based instruction to meet the unique needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. This teacher responsible for evaluating and assessing student progress against instructional objectives and following state mandated due process procedures and functions. The students range in age from age 3 through 21 and may have only a hearing impairment or multiple disabilities that include hearing impairment. Duties and Responsibilities: • Plan lessons that meet the diversity of students’ backgrounds....
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Please apply here.Applicants must hold or be able to obtain a 221 MS license in Sped
VISUALLY IMPAIRED TEACHER
Major Functions:Provide direct instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum content areas (instruction in Braille, use of low vision devices, assistive technology, social skills, O & M, career education, activities of daily living, etc.). Provide sequential instruction to individuals with visual impairments in the use of their remaining senses to determine their position within the environment and in techniques for safe movement from one place to another.Duties and Responsibilities:• Evaluate the learning environment, adapt the curriculum, and communicate the unique needs of....
PSYCHOMETRIST/PSYCHOLOGIST 230-DAY
Major Functions:Conduct psycho-educational testing year round to determine the presence of a disability, which may lead to eligibility for special education services. Primary duties are to administer, score, and interpret assessments and to communicate the implications of the assessment results to parents and school staff. Duties and Responsibilities:• Collaborate with Teacher Support Teams• Collaborate with District Review Team• Complete comprehensive initial and re-evaluations• Conduct eligibility meetings• Observe students with emotional/behavioral ....
SECONDARY TEACHER ( ALL SUBJECTS)
Please apply here. Apply here ONLY if you have more than (1) endorsement and can teach more than (1) subject in secondary education. PLEASE NOTE: If you apply here, it is not necessary to apply for individual subjects also. If you are a returning applicant, please access your Applicant Profile to add this posting to your application. It is not necessary to attach the same documents each time you access your profile. APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS: - All documents must be submitted to be considered for a position. Incomplete applications will be not considered. Ple....
EL TEACHER
ELs are English Learners. An EL teacher is a specialized educator who works exclusively with students and families from linguistically diverse backgrounds. The EL teacher works with students to improve their English language skills. An EL teacher may speak another language, but is not required. Major Functions:• Provide English language instruction for students • Collaborate with school staff in the language development of ELs• Advocate for EL students to ensure maximum student learning is taking placeDuties and Responsibilities:• Obtain Home Language Su....