Lead Teacher - CARES School - Jackson, MS

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s 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

Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year, and is one of only eight companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2023-2024. Canopy’s 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 to overcome extraordinary challenges.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive Compensation
• 403b Retirement Plan with Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO/Vacation
• Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services

Lead Teacher - Position

• The Lead Teacher shall possess the ability to create/implement a curriculum designed to address the individual needs of students with behavioral/developmental disabilities. 
• The Lead Teacher will be responsible for writing IEP's and evaluations, as well as scheduling and directing IEP meetings.
• The Lead teacher will direct and supervise the classroom teachers and behavior-educational interventionists and interact with supervisory staff, school districts and parents.
• The Lead Teacher will assess students using academic achievement measurements and the ABLLS-R assessment in order to develop appropriate curriculum and lesson plans.
• The Lead Teacher will monitor IEP progress and compliance.
• The Lead Teacher will work with Behavior Consultants to integrate Applied Behavior Analysis Protocols into student curriculum.

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.
• IEPs goals and objectives are included as individualized components of written plans.
• IEPs goals and objectives are monitored according to stated schedule and method.

Delivery Of Instruction

• Utilizes differentiated instruction to reach all learners.
• Activities and strategies exhibit varied levels of complexity.
• Assessments are appropriate for the expected outcome and records of assessments are accurately documented.
• 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.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• AA teaching license from the State of MS in Special Education, Administration or Early Childhood and minimum of two years specialized experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. 
• Experience providing team leadership in an academic setting preferred.
• Must have a Mississippi Department of Education License in subject area of teaching responsibility.