Special Education Teacher 2026-2027

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K-8 receives the high-quality education they deserve. Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills and self-discipline needed for college and life success through high-quality instruction, intensive academic supports, and hard work. We are a new college preparatory elementary and middle school serving the students of Jackson, MS. 

• →Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, school leaders, and  teachers. 
• →Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. 
• →Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. 
• →Present a positive role model for students, staff, parents, and community members by demonstrating behavior that is  professional, ethical, responsible, and aligned with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for  Mississippi Educators. 
• →Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for engaging parents and the community. 

• Engage in and implement new learning from professional development activities correlated with teaching assignment  and with school and state goals. 
• Keep informed of and complies with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. 

To be a part of the Ambition Prep team, it is required that all candidates possess an unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families and community through the implementation of policies and procedures.  You must share the belief that every student can learn at an advanced level regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status. It is required that you have the ability to efficiently adapt in an ambiguous, fast-paced, start-up environment. Candidates must be team oriented and can display a professional level of a growth mindset, maturity, flexibility, promptness, commitment, and organization. Each candidate must also be receptive to constructive feedback with the ability to remodel positive behavior precisely and effectively keeping the common goal of every student in mind. 

▪ Bachelor’s degree required

▪ Mississippi Teacher License with Special Education Certification required 

▪ A minimum of 2 years teaching experience required 

▪ Strong computer skills, including Google Suite

▪ Experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and/or students 

▪ Demonstrated success in building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, parents, and community 

▪ Experience in managing and influencing teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes 

▪ Proven written & verbal communication skills with all levels of management, internal & external to the district