Special Education CBI Teacher (K-2) - Carver-Washington STEAM Magnet 2627SY

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Little Rock Central High School is seeking highly qualified teachers and staff to work in an energized, innovative, and collaborative culture characterized by: Student focused learning, Growth mindset, A safe, supportive, and respectful atmosphere, High-energy and enjoyable environment. All teaching professionals will embrace the Career Academy model with high standards and expectations for themselves and their students in a family-like atmosphere. A career and college focus at Little Rock Southwest High School is pivotal to a culture where diversity is celebrated and connected to the community and its business partners.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
Current Arkansas certification in Special Education 9-12.
Evidence of successful experience in working with students at risk.
Evidence of ability to work well with others.
Experience in implementing non-aversive behavioral programs and social skills training.
Evidence of strong writing and organizational skills.
Evidence of ability to implement Individual Education Plans.
Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.
Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year.

Nice To Haves

Such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.
Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.

Responsibilities

Plans, prepares, and delivers instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences, demonstrating pedagogy, knowledge of students, instructional goals, knowledge of resources, coherent instruction, and assessing student learning.
Establishes a culture of learning: managing classroom procedure and student behavior, as well as organizing physical space. Applies appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved – communicating with students, using questioning and discussion techniques, engaging students in learning, using assessment in instruction, and utilizing technology. Effectively infuses technology into instructional activities and the overall learning experiences.
Develops and adheres to professional responsibilities – reflecting on teaching, maintaining accurate records, communication with families, contributing to the assigned School and the District at large, growing and developing professionally, showing professionalism, using data to inform instruction.
Serves as a member of the educational management team.
Implements individual educational goals and objectives.
Collects data on students’ progress.
Meets with classes as assigned.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students in an academy learning model.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administration regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in a fair and just manner.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Performs other duties as the principal/supervisor may, from time to time, assign.