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
Before/After School Duties:
- Assist with VBHS Marching Band
- Pre-season Training Camp, After School Practices, Football Games, Marching Competitions
- June – Oct
- Assist with VBHS Band after school section classes and private lesson instruction
- Throughout the school year
- Assist with VBFA Band after school section classes and private lesson instruction
- Throughout the school year
- Assist with Van Buren Jazz Band Instruction
- Assist with, and support all middle school extra duty functions
- STAR group leadership, Team Meetings, PT Conferences, Awards & Recognition Assemblies, etc.
- Assist with, and support the organization and implementation of all VBHS, VBFA, and VBMS Band Booster Club activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Valid AR teaching license
- 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.
Will be required to obtain a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with School Bus Endorsement.
220 day contract.
Opening is for the 2024-2025 school year.