Special Education Elementary K - 2 Teacher (Self-Contained)

Little Rock School District • Little Rock, AR

22h

About The Position

The Special Education Elementary K–2 Teacher (Self-Contained) develops and delivers instruction and collects data on students’ educational, behavioral, and social-skills progress. The teacher serves as a member of the educational management team and implements individual educational goals and objectives. The position is a 9.25-month contract for 190 days, plus a benefits package. Salary placement within the range is determined based on experience and LRSD salary placement guidelines. The role is classified as FLSA exempt. Duties listed are representative and not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned by the principal or supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Current Arkansas certification in Special Education.
• Evidence of successful experience working with students at risk.
• Evidence of ability to work well with others.
• Experience implementing non-aversive behavioral programs and social-skills training.
• Strong writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to implement Individual Education Plans.
• Strong commitment to quality desegregated education.
• Ability to perform the essential duties successfully; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb and descend stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone, and write.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 or more pounds.
• Ability to accurately perceive sound; use near and far vision and depth perception; handle and work with educational materials or objects; and provide oral information.
• Ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period and be physically present at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences during the contract year.

Nice To Haves

• Alternatives or additions to the listed qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent or required by the Board.
• Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by the immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop and instruct students in education, behavior, and social skills.
• Collect data on students’ progress.
• Serve as a member of the educational management team.
• Implement individual educational goals and objectives, including Individual Education Plans.
• Meet with classes as assigned.
• Perform other duties assigned by the principal or supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level