English-Secondary (2026-2027 School Year)

Pulaski County Special School District•Maumelle, AR

About The Position

The Secondary English Classroom Teacher implements the educational program for students and supports their academic, personal, social, and career development. The teacher diagnoses student achievement, plans and directs learning activities, motivates students, maintains a learning-conducive instructional environment, and continuously evaluates and communicates student progress. The position includes implementing and helping develop school and district curricula; preparing effective lesson plans; identifying instructional material and equipment needs; maintaining required records; communicating with parents; and supporting school regulations and policies. The teacher also supervises students in assigned areas and activities, participates in in-service programs and faculty meetings, and stays informed about developments in the subject area and curriculum. This is a temporary position for the 2026–2027 school year, with a 190-day contract year. Salary follows the Teacher Salary Schedule, with placement based on education and experience. The position is eligible for benefits.

Requirements

Valid Arkansas teaching certificate in English/Language Arts.

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, including the instructional station and activities.
Continuously evaluate student progress and inform students of that progress.
Assist with counseling students regarding academic, personal, social, and career improvement.
Implement school or district curricular goals.
Provide substitutes with the information needed 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 material and equipment needs for the principal.
Inform students of relevant school or district regulations.
Confer with parents about students’ progress and attitudes.
Supervise students in corridors, rest rooms, lunchrooms, school grounds, and other assigned areas in accordance with Board policy.
Assist in enforcing school regulations.
Participate in prescribed in-service programs.
Maintain and report necessary records, including pupil accounting and progress, inventories, and money collections.
Check attendance and report absences and tardies.
Sponsor clubs and activities on an equitable basis.
Take responsibility for issued materials and equipment.
Know and follow 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 the latest curriculum developments.
Perform other duties as assigned.