What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1:10 Self-Contained Special Education Teacher position at King Elementary School?
Description
- 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 willing 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
Contract: 190 days
Opening is for the 2025-2026 school year.
Salary : $50,000 - $73,791
