Career Tech Instructor: Educational Prep (Teacher Prep Academy)

I. Educators wishing to be a part of the Teacher Academy Pathway should:

• Most hold a valid Mississippi Driver's License and hold the 971 endorsement (see below)
• Must have proven experience in the classroom demonstrating innovative teaching methods and strategies

II. Licensure Requirements: The 971 licensure endorsement is needed to teach the Teacher Academy Pathway. The requirements for the 971 licensure endorsement are listed below:

• Applicants must hold a 4-year college degree (bachelor's Degree) from an accredited institution of higher education with a currently valid 5-year standard (or higher) teaching license.
• Applicant must enroll immediately in the Vocational Instructor Preparation (VIP) or the Redesign Education Program (REP).
• Applicant must complete the individualized professional development plan (PDP) requirements of the VIP or REP prior to the expiration date of the 3-year vocational license.
• Applicants must successfully complete an MDE-approved computer literacy certification exam.
• Applicants must successfully complete certification for an online learning workshop, module, or course that is approved by the MDE.
• Applicants must successfully complete the Teacher Academy certification workshop, module, or course that is approved by the MDE.
• For any questions regarding this job posting please contact: Meagan Keyes 601-857-3680 Director, Hinds County School District Career & Technical Center