2027-28 Electives Teacher

IOTA Community Schools•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IOTA Community Schools is hiring a mission-driven Electives Teacher for its founding Arkansas team in Little Rock for the 2027–28 school year. The teacher will help shape a joyful, rigorous middle school experience, build relationships with families and the community, and contribute to the development of the school’s culture. The role involves teaching assigned elective content in accordance with IOTA’s academic standards, planning and aligning curricula with colleagues, setting instructional goals, assessing student progress, and supporting students through interventions, accommodations, and modifications. Teachers also maintain classroom discipline and school procedures, participate in professional development and staff activities, and may lead or support student activities. The position is expected to be 195 days and includes a benefits package. Starting salary is $50,000 for fully licensed teachers, with precise placement determined by experience and salary placement guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Arkansas Teacher’s license for Middle School Electives covering Elementary and Middle grades.
Belief in the IOTA mission.
Ability to meet deadlines for lesson plan submissions, grades, and other requirements.
Humility, a sense of humor, and a strong commitment to IOTA’s mission and the communities it serves.
Ability and willingness to construct hands-on educational materials for teaching identified curriculum skills and concepts.
Ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted period and be physically present at assigned work during the contract year, with only infrequent unexcused absences.

Responsibilities

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Effectively teach assigned content areas in accordance with IOTA academic content standards, using direct instruction, demonstrations, audiovisual aids, and other supplemental materials to engage students.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and content-area colleagues to plan and align curricula with curriculum guidelines and state and school requirements.
Set clear short- and long-term goals to guide instruction.
Develop and submit weekly and long-range lesson plans that include standards, objectives, essential questions, and assessments; assign lessons and review homework.
Use data to evaluate student progress, record results, and provide meaningful progress reports to parents.
Create and implement student intervention plans when necessary.
Maintain student management procedures, including attendance records and dress code, and report concerns to school administrators when necessary.
Maintain effective classroom supervision and discipline.
Work with teachers and administrators to address and resolve student needs.
Provide accommodations and modifications to support student growth and success.
Lead or participate in student activities, such as sponsoring activities or organizations, coaching, working with families and the community, providing morning or after-school supervision, and chaperoning activities.
Report sexual or physical abuse and neglect as required by state and federal mandates.
Perform other duties as assigned.