EASTERSEALS ARKANSAS-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Little Rock, AR

Instructs individuals served in activities designed to promote social, physical, intellectual and literacy growth. Provides personal care to individuals served by program in a discrete and professional manner. Evaluates individual using standardized and criterion-based testing materials across five domains including motor, social, cognitive, self-help/adaptive, and communication including scoring the evaluation and generating a report.

  • Teach in the following areas of development: social/emotional, cognitive, motor, language and communication and self-help.
  • Emphasize learning, literacy and social skills that will promote independence and prepare the individual served for successful transition through all life phases.
  • Use appropriate management and modification techniques to manage behavior.
  • Plan and implement weekly lesson plans based on each individual’s needs.
  • Follow standard frameworks for classroom set-up and implementation of curriculum and supplements.
  • Evaluate functional level of individual served on skill sets using screening tools, data collection and assessments.
  • Prepare materials and instruction aids to successfully present objectives to individual or groups of individuals.
  • Keep accurate records and data related to attendance, progress towards instructional goals and objectives.
  • Arrange and supervise meaningful special activities.
  • Communicate regularly with guardian(s) and program team regarding strengths and needs of individuals served.
  • Ensure the classroom meets quality standards and state requirements for education and licensure.
  • Collaborate with program team to provide appropriate and individualized programming and modifications for individuals with disabilities.
  • Plan and direct classroom duties of teaching assistants (TAs)/paraprofessionals.
  • Assist with personal care for individuals served by program.
  • Maintain safe, orderly, and clean classroom.
  • Attend initial placement conferences, teaming conferences and annual individualized treatment plan (ITP) or individualized education plan (IEP) meetings.
  • Bachelor's degree and Arkansas teaching certification required with one-year teaching experience or master’s in special education or related Field (ABA, Early Childhood Education, etc.) without Arkansas teaching certification.
  • Three or more years’ experience as a classroom teacher preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, management, and supervisory skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Knowledge of best practices and curriculum for early childhood education and development.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, statutes, or governmental regulations.
  • Strong computer skills to use electronic health management platform, email, calendar, word, excel, video conferencing, and presentation software.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with and support children with a diverse range of abilities.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
  • CPR/First Aid required within 30 days of hire.
  • AR Teacher Certification if Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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