
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!
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Quick links for great info
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Upcoming activities and Events
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Who's who of Mississippi educators
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Grants and financial assistance
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Salaries, job openings and more
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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
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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.
The Milken Educator Awards Program
Milken Educator Awards Program
provides public recognition and financial rewards to elementary and secondary schoolteachers and principals and other education professionals who are furthering excellence in education. The Foundation presents the financial awards to new honorees during a gala celebration held at the annual Milken Family Foundation National Education Conference.
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Milken Foundation made a surprise visit to Lovett Elementary School in the Clinton Public School District on December 1. Milken Foundation Vice-President Dr. Jane Foley presented Michelle Brister with a 2011 Milken Educator Award during a ceremony attended by students and school staff. Ms. Brister, who is a sixth grade math teacher, will receive a monetary award of $25,000. She is the only Mississippi teacher to receive this honor in 2011.

Click here to view presentation 
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We welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions.
Mississippi
Teacher Center
Mississippi Department of Education
P.O. Box 771
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Jackson
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39205-0771
(601) 359-3631 - Fax (601) 359-1728
Revised 12/02/2011
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