Primary Classroom Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Pulaski County Special School District • Sherwood, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Primary Classroom Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. There are two positions available. The teacher will be responsible for implementing the educational program for students, diagnosing achievement levels, planning and directing learning activities, motivating students, and creating a positive learning atmosphere. The role also involves evaluating student progress, assisting with student counseling, implementing school and district curricular goals, and preparing effective lesson plans. The teacher will also assist in curriculum development, assess needs for instructional materials and equipment, and maintain necessary records. Additionally, the position requires conferring with parents, supervising students in various school areas, enforcing school regulations, participating in inservice programs, and attending faculty meetings. The teacher will also sponsor clubs and activities, take responsibility for issued materials, adhere to district policies, and supervise bus students. Keeping informed about curriculum developments and performing other assigned duties are also part of the role.

Requirements

• Valid Arkansas teaching certificate
• Early Childhood, K-6, or 1-6 certification

Responsibilities

• Diagnose the achievement level of each student.
• Plan, prescribe and direct the learning activities of students.
• Motivate students to learn.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning in both appearance of instructional station and activities therein.
• Evaluate progress of students and inform students thereof on a continuous basis.
• Assist with the counseling of students for their academic, personal, social and career improvement.
• Implement school or district curricular goals.
• Ensure that substitutes will have all information necessary for effective instruction.
• Prepare and follow effective lesson plans.
• Assist in the development of school and district curriculums.
• Assist in assessing school and district needs for instructional materials and equipment.
• Prepare for principal, lists of material and equipment needs for instructional assignment.
• Inform students of school or district regulations that are pertinent to them.
• Confer with parents on students progress and attitudes.
• Supervise students in corridors, in rest rooms, in lunchrooms, on school grounds, etc. in accordance with Board policy. Such supervision that is on an assigned basis should be equitably distributed.
• Assist in the enforcement of school regulations at all times.
• Participate in all prescribed inservice programs.
• Maintain, and make reports on, necessary records for pupil accounting, pupil progress, material and equipment inventories, collection of money, etc.
• Check attendance and report absences and tardies.
• Sponsor clubs and activities on an equitable basis.
• Take responsibility for issued materials and equipment.
• Know Board of Education policies, Desegregation Plan, district and school guidelines and regulations and adhere to same.
• Supervise early and late bus students on an equitable assigned basis.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Participate in professional activities that are related to subject area assignment.
• Keep informed of latest curriculum developments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary Range: Teacher Salary Schedule. (Placement depends upon education and experience.)
• Length of Contract: 190 days per contract year
• INSURANCE ELIGIBLE: YES

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed