Paid Resident Program K - 5 Elementary Teacher - UAFS Education Students ONLY (26-27 School Year)

Fort Smith Public Schools•Fort Smith, AR

About The Position

Paid Resident Program K - 5 Elementary Teacher - UAFS Education Students ONLY (26-27 School Year) MUST BE a current UAFS Elementary Education Student eligible for the Paid Resident Program POSITION TITLE: Paid Resident Program Elementary K-5 Teacher FLSA: Exempt QUALIFICATIONS: MUST BE a current UAFS Elementary Education Student eligible for the Apprentice Program. REPORTS TO: Principal TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 Day employment with benefits as specified in employee contract (.5 FTE). BEGINNING: August 3, 2026 LOCATION: District Wide DISTRICT VALUES We will always put student needs first. We believe relationships matter. We expect accountability. We operate with transparency. We prioritize student and staff safety. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Teaches content and other appropriate learning activities to students in a classroom, utilizing the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education Meets regularly with mentor teacher to evaluate personal growth and receive professional feedback Completes all coursework, assignments, and observations required by the UAFS School of Education Implements a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives and grade-level expectations Instructs students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the curriculum specified in state law, administrative regulations, procedures, and the Mission, Vision, and Values of the School District Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate students and best utilize the available time for instruction Assesses student performance results and develops lesson plans and instructional materials for the class including individualized and small group instruction as necessary in order to adapt the curriculum performance standards to the needs of each student Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly Maintains an atmosphere of respect and rapport ensuring all interactions are respectful (student to student, student to teacher, teacher to student, and teacher to teacher) Establishes and maintains standards of behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom Evaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents on the individual student's progress Provides specific, timely, and constructive feedback to students Identifies students’ needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and reflects high expectations for student engagement and learning, as well as safe and organized. Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors, including after-school faculty meetings Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation Maintains professional competence through participation in professional development activities provided by the District and/or self-selected professional growth activities Administers standardized assessments as mandated by the school district and state Participates in curriculum development programs within the school of assignment and/or on a District level Carries out duty as assigned, including after-school or before-school duties Participates in grade level collaboration, planning, as part of PLCs, as well as school committees Supervises students on recess, bus, during before and after school duty, on field trips, extracurricular events, and in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day Maintains prompt and regular attendance Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others Maintains emotional control under stress Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations Performs other duties as assigned These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally May be required to physically move students or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, and squatting

Requirements

MUST BE a current UAFS Elementary Education Student eligible for the Apprentice Program.
Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally
May be required to physically move students or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, and squatting

Responsibilities

Teaches content and other appropriate learning activities to students in a classroom, utilizing the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education
Meets regularly with mentor teacher to evaluate personal growth and receive professional feedback
Completes all coursework, assignments, and observations required by the UAFS School of Education
Implements a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives and grade-level expectations
Instructs students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the curriculum specified in state law, administrative regulations, procedures, and the Mission, Vision, and Values of the School District
Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate students and best utilize the available time for instruction
Assesses student performance results and develops lesson plans and instructional materials for the class including individualized and small group instruction as necessary in order to adapt the curriculum performance standards to the needs of each student
Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly
Maintains an atmosphere of respect and rapport ensuring all interactions are respectful (student to student, student to teacher, teacher to student, and teacher to teacher)
Establishes and maintains standards of behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
Evaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents on the individual student's progress
Provides specific, timely, and constructive feedback to students
Identifies students’ needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and reflects high expectations for student engagement and learning, as well as safe and organized.
Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors, including after-school faculty meetings
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
Maintains professional competence through participation in professional development activities provided by the District and/or self-selected professional growth activities
Administers standardized assessments as mandated by the school district and state
Participates in curriculum development programs within the school of assignment and/or on a District level
Carries out duty as assigned, including after-school or before-school duties
Participates in grade level collaboration, planning, as part of PLCs, as well as school committees
Supervises students on recess, bus, during before and after school duty, on field trips, extracurricular events, and in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
Maintains prompt and regular attendance
Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
Maintains emotional control under stress
Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations
Performs other duties as assigned