Special Education Teacher (Grades K-2)

Sheridan School District•Little Rock, AR

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sheridan School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher for grades K-2. This is a licensed teacher position reporting to the Campus Principal or Designee. The role involves teaching academic and functional skills to students with educational and physical disabilities, modifying the general education curriculum, and developing individual educational plans. The teacher will assess student accomplishments, maintain records, and collaborate with parents and professionals. The position requires adherence to district policies, state guidelines, and ethical standards for educators.

Requirements

Current or pending Arkansas Department of Education teaching license in special education.
Must possess knowledge in all areas of responsibility as well as law and local policy.
Must be computer literate with at least the ability to send and receive email with attachments, produce memos, navigate the internet as required by position responsibilities, accurately complete and submit forms or reports as required, etc.
Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions, policies, and procedures.
Must be attentive to details, a self-starter, able to work effectively without constant or direct supervision; must be able to multi-task.
Must be of good moral character.
Must have good communication and organizational skills.
Ability to read and follow a variety of instructions on district, state, and federal websites as well as hard copy.
Ability to read a variety of correspondences.
Ability to prepare lessons, reports, etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of grammar.
Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to give oral and written instructions.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must possess the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
Must be able to deliver effective presentations to both small and large audiences.

Responsibilities

Teach academic and functional skills to educationally and physically disabled students.
Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by the ADE, Board policies, and administrative regulations.
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis by testing students, recording grades, and providing progress reports to parents and appropriate professionals as directed by the district.
Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with Board policies, the student handbook, and administrative regulations.
Take reasonable caution to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate, complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
If needed, assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional material.
Be responsible for supervising the proper usage of teaching supplies, classroom equipment, and other instructional materials.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings, required professional development, and/or any other meetings required by campus or district administration.
Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality in accordance with district policy and campus expectations.
Sponsor and accept responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned or approved by the campus or district administration.
Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, and parents.
Strictly follow the Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators.
Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Work to maintain and improve professional competence.
Accept and respond appropriately to supervision.
Provide lesson plans as expected by campus administration.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social development.