Career Tech Instructor: Educational Prep (Teacher Prep Academy)

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

1. Most hold a valid Mississippi Driver's License and hold the 971 endorsement (see below)
2. 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:

1. 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.
2. Applicant must enroll immediately in the Vocational Instructor Preparation (VIP) or the Redesign Education Program (REP).
3. 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.
4. Applicants must successfully complete an MDE-approved computer literacy certification exam.
5. Applicants must successfully complete certification for an online learning workshop, module, or course that is approved by the MDE.
6. 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