Job Description:

Provide preschool special needs students ages 3-5, with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to represent the school district in a positive manner at all times.

Demonstrate relentless commitment to academic achievement of all students.

Establish and maintain an orderly classroom environment in which students actively participate.

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program.

Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.

Conduct assessment of student to determine eligibility and use results to plan instructional activities.

Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify curricula as needed according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

Plan and supervise assignments of instructional assistant(s) and volunteer(s).

Use technology to strengthen the teaching and learning process.

Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through interim and formative assessments.

Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.

Manage student behavior and provide behavior management strategies to assist teachers with student’s behavioral needs.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Establish and maintain open communication with parents and students concerning academic and behavioral progress of students.

Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Participate in professional development activities to improve job-related skills.

Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Assume responsibility for assigned non-teaching duties.

Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

 

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Valid Arkansas teaching certificate with required endorsements for the assigned subject and level. Applicants who hold an out-of-state teaching certificate must provide documentation showing they have started reciprocity procedures as required by the Arkansas Department of Education.

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