ALE Teacher - Elementary

Fort Smith Public Schools•Fort Smith, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ALE Teacher - Elementary teaches elementary students using the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education and implements effective instructional strategies aligned with lesson objectives and grade-level expectations. The teacher provides planned learning experiences, assesses student performance, adapts instruction to individual and small-group needs, monitors progress, and creates a safe, organized classroom with high expectations for student engagement and learning. The role includes evaluating students’ academic and social growth, maintaining records, preparing progress reports, communicating with parents, and collaborating with professional staff to support student needs. The teacher also administers required standardized assessments, participates in professional development and curriculum development, and performs assigned duties and other related work. The position is district-wide and may involve teaching at various locations to serve student needs. The full contract is 190 days; benefits are provided as specified in the employee contract, and the contract is prorated based on the actual start date. The anticipated beginning is November 2026.

Requirements

Must meet Arkansas licensure requirements.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, and sitting, and occasional reaching above the head or shoulders, bending, squatting, and kneeling.
Ability to maintain positive professional working relationships and emotional control under stress.

Responsibilities

Teach content and other appropriate learning activities using the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education.
Implement effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives and grade-level expectations.
Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other curriculum elements required by state law, regulations, district procedures, and the district’s mission, vision, and values.
Provide planned learning experiences that motivate students and make effective use of instructional time.
Assess student performance and develop lesson plans and instructional materials, including individualized and small-group instruction as needed.
Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
Maintain respectful interactions and establish classroom behavior standards that support a functional learning atmosphere.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, prepare progress reports, and communicate with parents about individual student progress.
Provide students with specific, timely, and constructive feedback.
Identify student needs and cooperate with professional staff to assess and help address health, attitude, and learning problems.
Create a safe, organized classroom environment conducive to learning and high student engagement.
Attend meetings and perform duties assigned by administrators or supervisors, including after-school faculty meetings.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Maintain professional competence through district-provided or self-selected professional development.
Administer standardized assessments required by the district and state.
Participate in curriculum development at the school and/or district level.
Perform assigned duties, including before-school or after-school duties.
Participate in grade-level collaboration, PLC planning, and school committees.
Supervise students during recess, on buses, during before- and after-school duty, on field trips, at extracurricular events, and in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance and positive professional working relationships.
Maintain emotional control under stress and abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.