Primary Classroom Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Pulaski County Special School District•Sherwood, AR

About The Position

The Primary Classroom Teacher implements the educational program for students. The teacher diagnoses student achievement levels; plans, directs, and evaluates learning; motivates students; and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning. The role includes implementing school and district curriculum, preparing lesson plans, supporting curriculum and instructional-material needs, communicating with students and parents, maintaining required records, and supervising students in assigned settings. The teacher also participates in professional development and school activities and performs other duties as assigned. This position is for the 2026–2027 school year, with a 190-day contract year. Salary is based on the teacher salary schedule, with placement depending on education and experience. The position is insurance eligible. The role reports to the Building Principal.

Requirements

Valid Arkansas teaching certificate in Early Childhood, K-6, or 1-6.

Responsibilities

Diagnose the achievement level of each student.
Plan, prescribe, and direct students’ learning activities.
Motivate students to learn.
Create and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning in the instructional setting and its activities.
Continuously evaluate student progress and inform students of their progress.
Assist with counseling students for academic, personal, social, and career improvement.
Implement school or district curricular goals.
Provide substitutes with the information necessary for effective instruction.
Prepare and follow effective lesson plans.
Assist in developing school and district curricula.
Assist in assessing school and district needs for instructional materials and equipment.
Prepare lists of instructional materials and equipment needs for the principal.
Inform students of applicable school or district regulations.
Confer with parents about students’ progress and attitudes.
Supervise students in corridors, restrooms, lunchrooms, on school grounds, and other assigned locations in accordance with Board policy; distribute assigned supervision equitably.
Assist in enforcing school regulations.
Participate in prescribed in-service programs.
Maintain and report required records, including pupil accounting, pupil progress, inventories, and money collected.
Check attendance and report absences and tardiness.
Sponsor clubs and activities on an equitable basis.
Take responsibility for issued materials and equipment.
Know and adhere to Board of Education policies, the Desegregation Plan, and district and school guidelines and regulations.
Supervise early and late bus students on an equitable assigned basis.
Attend faculty meetings.
Participate in professional activities related to the subject-area assignment.
Keep informed about current curriculum developments.
Perform other duties as assigned.