Jesup Elementary School
FY 2026-2027
190 Day Contract
Inclusion Position (Co-Teaching Various Subjects)
Position Purpose
- Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, and outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Participates in and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students.
- Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans.
- Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities, as needed.
- Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
- Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Qualifications: 1. SRT4 certification or higher; 2. Valid teaching certification in Special Education Adapted Curriculum with academic content concentrations & Clearance Certificate 3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Wayne County Board of Education and Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
- Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.
- Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
The Wayne County Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or religion in its employment practices.
Jesup Elementary School is a regular public school. It is one of 8 schools in Wayne County School District. Jesup Elementary School has an enrollment of 627 students in grades PK-05. Enrollment has increased +1% to +5% over the last year.
Wayne County School District is a regular school district located in Wayne County with 8 schools, 380 teachers and 5,130 students. Total Revenue is $76,777,000 and is trending up. Wayne County School District spends $13,206 per student per year on instruction.