Special Education Resource Teacher

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Resource Teacher will develop, instruct, and collect data on students in the areas of education, behavior, and social skills with the goal of reintegrating them to a public school campus. This is a nine and one-fourth (9.25) month contract position (190 days) with a benefits package. The precise placement within the salary range will be determined based on experience and LRSD’s salary placement guidelines. This is an exempt FLSA position.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
Current Arkansas certification in Special Education Instructional Specialist at the appropriate grade level.
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.
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

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.
Performs other duties as the principal/supervisor may, from time to time, assign.