Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans based on district-approved curriculum
• Provide individualized and small group instruction as needed to create a personalized learning experience for each student
• Maintains a safe, organized classroom through effective classroom management
• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, community members and staff
• Communicates regularly with parents regarding their child’s academic and behavioral progress
• Collaborates with all instructional staff and other school personnel
• Evaluates students’ academic growth by administering developmentally appropriate assessments, maintaining accurate records and preparing progress reports
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth by participating in professional development and other meetings as needed in accordance with District and Division of Elementary and Secondary Education guidelines
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible
• Performs other duties as assigned by principal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Arkansas teaching license with a certification in Special Education or willingness to become certified via an Additional Licensure Plan through Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Clean background check
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of relevant technology

Physical requirements*

• Be able to stand for the majority of the school day in order to effectively monitor and supervise students
• Be able to walk short distances to escort children between classrooms and activities
• Be able to sit, stand, lean, reach, bend, lift and squat to assist students as needed
• Be able to walk on uneven surfaces (playground)
• Be able to walk up and down stairs
• Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty (recess, before school drop offs, after school pick- ups and field trips)

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reports to:  Principal and Special Education Director