What are the responsibilities and job description for the 0.5 Ignite Law and Public Policy Teacher • • •2025-2026 SY • • • position at Bentonville Schools?
Ignite Law and Public Policy Teacher (0.5 FTE)
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Ignite Principal, facilitate student success and growth in academic, technical and interpersonal skills through implementation of district approved curriculum; document teaching and student progress / activities / outcomes; address specific educational needs of individual students and create a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Functions
- Create and maintain professional relationships with students.
- Facilitate a profession-based classroom.
- Support students on professional projects.
- Establish and conduct a professional environment for the students.
- Collaborate with the Northwest Arkansas Community College to meet requirements for students to earn concurrent credit
- Communicate with legal professionals and experts to establish mentorships and internships for students.
- Speak to groups about the Ignite Professional Studies Program.
- Engage with professional organizations that promote Legal professions.
- Follow the school's policies and procedures for grading.
- Maintain and sustain a strong local advisory group.
- Recruit students for the Law - Public Policy career strand.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Ignite Principal and other Central Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Certification / License
Arkansas Teaching License or Technical Permit required.
Education
Experience
Successful work experience in the legal field is preferred.
FLSA Status
Exempt
