SPED Self Contained Teacher

Carlisle School District•Carlisle, AR

12h

About The Position

The classroom teacher teaches the Arkansas state standards and the curriculum adopted by the Carlisle School District, aiming to provide a rich educational experience tailored to the educational needs, abilities, and potential of the students in their care. The teacher reports to the Principal and LEA. The position has a 190-day contract length and is evaluated under local district policy and Arkansas Department of Education guidelines by the building-level principal. The job description notes that duties and conditions may be modified and that it is not a contract or guarantee of specific employment terms.

Requirements

A standard teaching license in the appropriate area, grade, or content area, or acceptance into an Alternative Licensure Program through DESE.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate with others in grade-level, school, and District teams.

Responsibilities

Follow and maintain knowledge of District policies and procedures.
Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons aligned with District curricula.
Use varied instructional strategies to address different learning styles and students’ specific needs.
Stay current with changes in standards, curriculum documents, resources, and educational trends.
Use and integrate student technology appropriately in the classroom.
Assess, record, and report students’ development, progress, attainment, and behavior.
Maintain a commitment to continual learning, facilitating learning, and reflective practice.
Use effective classroom management to provide a safe learning environment.
Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about student progress, behavior, and needs.
Participate in collaborative planning, interventions, conferences, meetings, and assistance teams at the building and district levels, as appropriate.
Use varied assessment tools to gauge student progress, identify needs, and extend learning.
Maintain accurate records and meet District, state, and federal timelines for grades, attendance, and IEP progress, when applicable.
Ensure fairness and impartiality in matters relating to students.
Supervise students at all times when they are assigned to or entrusted to the teacher’s care.
Participate in professional development to strengthen personal practice.
Develop and maintain professional, collegial relationships.
Perform other duties as assigned.