The Mississippi Teacher Center (MSTC) was established in 1994 to recruit and retain quality teachers for MS classrooms. The goals of the Center are to recruit new and former teachers into the teaching profession, retain quality teachers through its enhancement programs, promote the importance of the teaching profession, and collaborate with school districts, colleges, universities, businesses, and communities to ensure a quality education for all children.  

Paths to Teacher Certification

2011-2012 Mississippi Local Education Agency HQT Plan
          http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/ed_licensure/highly_qualified_teacher.html

Office of Licensure
          http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/ed_licensure/index.html

Alternate Route information
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/ed_licensure/alternate_path.html 

Job Placement Service

Prospective Teachers and Administrators

The Mississippi Teacher Center operates a job placement service that maintains a database of prospective teachers/administrators and district job vacancies. The goal of the placement service is to provide Mississippi school districts with a pool of certified prospective teachers.  

 

Applicants, if you are seeking employment as a teacher or an administrator, you may enter your information to be reviewed by school district personnel by clicking the following link (this is a secure site) - Mississippi Educator Employment Data Sheet

School District Employment Database Search -Authorized School District Personnel Only
The Mississippi Educator Employment Database may be accessed by school district personnel to locate potential teacher candidates. If you need assistance, call 601-359-3631.

Vacancy List (Revised 2/7/2012)

Every  month school districts submit a list of their teacher vacancies to the Mississippi Teacher Center. This vacancy list is posted with the districts' contact information for interested teacher candidates.

 

Mississippi School District Websites

Visit the district's website you are interested in and browse their website for helpful information, resources, and contacts. Also, view possible job openings on each district's website.
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/oetms.htm

Recruitment

Mississippi Critical Teacher Shortage Act
There are 48 school districts eligible for the incentives and scholarships made available through funds from HB #609 http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/mtc/pdf/HB609_info.pdf, the Mississippi Critical Teacher Shortage Act.  Critical Shortage Areas

Future Educators Association (FEA)
FEA clubs are designed to promote teaching as a career and provide opportunities for students to explore their potential as educators.   If you are interested in establishing an FEA club at your school, visit http://www.futureeducators.org/ and contact the Mississippi Teacher Center at 601-359-3631.
 Click the following link to view the video of the Future Educators Association Conference 2009

Mississippi Troops to Teachers
The Troops to Teachers (TTT) program enriches the quality of American education by placing mature, motivated, experienced, and dedicated individuals in our nation's classrooms. Thousands of military retirees, separating active duty, and currently drilling members of the reserve components are discovering new and rewarding careers in teaching our nation's children. Veterans who become public school teachers are "proud to serve again." Click on the image below to visit the website.

Scholarships and Incentives

Undergraduate Programs

Critical Needs Alternate Route Teacher Loan/Scholarship Program (CNAR)
          http://www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/financialaid-step3-grants-loans.php?article_id=235

Critical Needs Teacher Loan/Scholarship (CNTP)
          http://www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/financialaid-step3-grants-loans.php?article_id=236

William Winter Alternate Route Teacher Scholar Loan Program (WWAR)
          http://www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/financialaid-step3-grants-loans.php?article_id=241

William Winter Teacher Scholar/Loan (WWTS)
http://www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/financialaid-step3-grants-loans.php?article_id=242

Teach Grant
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/TEACH.jsp

 

Graduate Programs

Graduate Teacher, Counselor, School Administration Loan/Scholarship (GTS)
http://www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/financialaid-step3-grants-loans.php?article_id=237

Mississippi Teacher Fellowship Program
http://www.olemiss.edu/programs/mtfp/

Teach Grant
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/TEACH.jsp

Mississippi Teacher Salary Schedule

Other Incentives

National Board Certification (NBC)
Mississippi legislation provides support to teachers seeking advanced certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). For more information about certificate areas and support groups, click on the link above or visit www.nbpts.org.

Moving Incentives, Housing Assistance and the Mississippi School Administrator Sabbatical Program
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/mtc/pdf/HB609_info.pdf

Loan Repayment Programs

Mississippi Teacher Loan Repayment Program (MTLR)
http://www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/financialaid-step3-grants-loans.php?article_id=239

 

Federal Loan Forgiveness Program
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/stafloan.pdf

Teacher/Administrator Support and Recognition

Teacher Talk is Mississippi Department of Education's online connection to teachers. Get latest on hot topics just for teachers!

• Quick links for great info
• Upcoming activities and Events
• Who's who of Mississippi educators
• Grants and financial assistance
• Salaries, job openings and more
• Share your successes with colleagues

To visit the website click on the image below.

Mississippi Administrator of the Year (AOY)
The Mississippi Administrator of the Year (AOY) program recognizes outstanding achievement and performance by Mississippi school administrators and brings effective administrative practices to the attention of others. Those eligible for the award include elementary and secondary school principals and vocational-technical directors. The AOY is asked to share expertise through various presentations and activities for the improvement of education in the state.

Wayne County High School Principal Billy Ray Jones, Jr. has been named the 2010 Mississippi Administrator of the Year. Mr. Jones has served as principal of Wayne County High School since 2007   2010 Mississippi Administrator of the Year   Principal Billy Ray Jones, Jr. 2010 Administrator of the Year

Mississippi Teacher of the Year
The Mississippi Teacher of the Year Program (MTOY) recognizes outstanding performance by our public school teachers.  Each local school district may honor its teachers and nominate one for the state title. The MTOY must be a certified classroom teacher (with a standard K-12 license) in a state accredited public school that plans to teach the next year.  The teacher should have a superior ability to inspire students, possess leadership capabilities, and be an active member of the community. Click here to view a list of the past MTOYs.