Archway Charter School exists to help students in rural Delta communities acquire, through an innovative, flexible, and accessible approach to learning and instruction, the skills, aptitudes, and knowledge needed to be successful and engaged citizens in an ever-changing world. As an open-enrollment charter school, Archway’s vision is to bridge educational gaps and provide a quality academic experience for Mississippi Delta middle and high school students by offering a hybrid charter school option that addresses the barriers of human capital, place, and time.

Why choose Archway?

We’ve dismantled the traditional classroom walls. Archway Charter School operates on a highly flexible hybrid schedule: 18 days of remote instruction followed by 2 intensive, high-impact days in person at our Belzoni campus.

This model allows you to live where you want while serving the students who need you most. Whether you are based in Jackson, Oxford, or even out of state, Archway makes it possible to be a Delta educator without the daily commute.

18 Days Remote: Lead rigorous, synchronous virtual lessons from your home office. Use our advanced digital suite to facilitate small groups, 1-on-1 interventions, and collaborative projects.2 Days In-Person (The "Residency"): Twice a month, our community gathers in Belzoni. These "Power Days" are dedicated to hands-on labs, physical education, arts, community-building, and face-to-face mentorship.Autonomy with Support: We provide a rigorous curriculum framework but give you the professional trust to adapt lessons to meet your students where they are.A Culture of Growth: Our model includes dedicated time for collaborative planning and weekly professional development, ensuring you never stop growing as an educator.The "Impact" Factor: Serve in some of Mississippi's most underserved communities, where your presence directly bridges the educational equity gap.Competitive Compensation: We offer a salary and benefits package designed to honor your expertise and commitment to the Delta region.

Who We Are Looking For

At Archway Charter School, we aren’t just looking for employees; we are looking for pioneers. Whether you are in the classroom, managing operations, or supporting student wellness, you are a vital part of a model that is redefining what "school" looks like in the Mississippi Delta.

Because 90% of our operations happen in a virtual environment, tech-savviness is not a "plus"—it is our baseline. * You are a "techie" who views software as a tool for connection, not a hurdle.

You are comfortable working across multiple platforms (Slack, Zoom, Cloud-based ERPs, LMS) and can troubleshoot your own digital workspace with confidence.You believe that distance shouldn't diminish quality; you strive to make every virtual interaction as professional and impactful as an in-person one.

With 18 days of remote work a month, we don't believe in micromanagement. We hire adults who own their outcomes.

Radical Accountability: You thrive in an environment where you are judged by the quality of your work and the success of our students, not by the hours you sit at a desk.Proactive Communication: You understand that in a remote world, "silence is deadly." You are an expert at keeping your team looped in through concise updates and collaborative digital tools.

Our 2 days on-campus in Belzoni are the "heartbeat" of our school year.

You are someone who shows up with energy. When we are on the ground in the Delta, you are fully present, building the real-world relationships that sustain our virtual work.You possess "Delta Grit"—the adaptability to handle the fast-paced, high-touch nature of our in-person residency days with a solution-oriented attitude.

You are here because you believe the students of the Delta deserve the best minds in the country, regardless of where those minds live.

You are comfortable with ambiguity and excited by the "start-up" energy of a charter school.You don't just follow systems; you help build and refine them to better serve a community that has been historically underserved.

Primary Function

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for managing the specialized instruction and compliance for students with disabilities within Archway’s innovative hybrid model. This position requires a highly adaptive educator capable of providing inclusion support and resource instruction across three modalities: (1) Virtual Co-Teaching & Pull-Outs, (2) Modified Self-Paced Online Learning, and (3) Targeted On-Campus Interventions. The teacher will ensure all students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) have equitable access to the classically-inspired curriculum and will serve as a bridge between General Education faculty, families, and the Director of Special Education.

Responsibilities & Duties

Instructional Planning & Preparation

· Virtual Inclusion & Support: Collaborate with General Education teachers to co-plan and co-teach live online lessons, utilizing breakout rooms for small-group instruction and ensuring virtual materials are accessible (e.g., screen reader friendly, captioned).

· Self-Paced Modifications: actively monitor student progress in asynchronous coursework, adjusting settings to implement IEP accommodations (extended time, reduced answer choices, etc.) and providing alternate assignments where necessary.

· On-Campus Interventions: Maximize the two (2) days of on-campus learning per cycle to deliver high-intensity, face-to-face interventions, conduct portions of evaluations that require physical presence, and facilitate social skills instruction.

· Case Management: Draft and maintain legally compliant IEPs, conducting annual reviews and eligibility meetings (virtual or in-person as appropriate) and ensuring all timelines are met in accordance with IDEA and Mississippi policy.

· Virtual Reality Adaptation: Work with faculty to ensure VR experiences are accessible to students with disabilities or provide comparable alternative experiences when VR is not suitable.

· Assessment Strategy: utilizing diagnostic tools to track progress toward IEP goals weekly, while administering formal unit assessments with approved accommodations during On-Campus days.

· Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

· Prepare lessons that reflect best practices and accommodations for individual differences of students.

· Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.

· Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.

· Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with best practices and the needs of the students.

· Strive to implement the school’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Student Growth & Development

· Teacher of Record Duties: Serve as the primary "Teacher of Record" for an assigned caseload of students with disabilities, conducting required check-ins with students and parents (at least twice monthly) to monitor well-being, IEP goal progress, and service delivery.

· Data-Driven Interventions: Analyze data from online platforms and classroom performance to identify regression or recoupment needs; plan immediate interventions or ESY (Extended School Year) recommendations if data indicates need.

· Differentiation Coaching: Assist General Education teachers in creating accommodations for individual needs in both virtual and physical settings, ensuring "differentiation" is not just a buzzword but a daily online practice.

· Work cooperatively with the Student Support Team (TST) and Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) to identify student needs and assist in the "Child Find" process for students suspected of having a disability.

· Communicate regularly with parents through conferences and other means to discuss progress toward IEP goals and interpret the school program.

Classroom Management & Culture

· Online Environment: Establish and enforce "netiquette" and protocols that create a safe space for students with social/emotional disabilities to participate without fear of stigma.

· On-Campus Culture: Utilize on-campus time to build deep trust and rapport that will sustain student engagement during the online weeks.

· Core Virtues: Model and integrate Archway’s Core Virtues (Wisdom, Integrity, Temperance, Fortitude, Charity, Service, and Responsibility) into daily instruction, specifically helping students connect these virtues to their personal advocacy and growth.

· Create a learning environment (virtual and physical) that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.

· Manage behavioral episodes using de-escalation strategies and, when necessary, conduct Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDR) in coordination with administration.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree, required.

· Successfully pass background check, required.

· Mississippi Special Education certification (Mild/Moderate K-12 or similar) required.

· Strong computer skills, including Google Suite and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

· Comfort with or willingness to learn video conferencing tools (Zoom/Teams), assistive technology software, and Virtual Reality (VR) hardware.

· Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues and accessibility features (text-to-speech, dictation) for students.

· Experience writing and managing IEPs and conducting meetings.

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

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

· Preferred: Prior experience with hybrid, blended, or online learning models.

Compensation Archway Charter School offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Archway Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status.

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Archway reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.