Teacher 2

Easterseals Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Instructs individuals served in activities designed to promote social, physical, intellectual and literacy growth. Provides personal care to individuals served by the 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.

Requirements

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.
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 and the inclusion and role of therapy and other related fields in the programming and service delivery for each child.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, statutes, or governmental regulations.
Ability to present to groups and answer questions – both in person and via video conference.
Strong computer skills to use electronic health management platform, email, calendar, word, excel, video conferencing, and presentation software.
Strong orientation to deadlines and detail.
Demonstrated ability to work with and support children with a diverse range of abilities
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with employees and families at diverse levels.
Ability to develop both the members of a team as well as the team itself.
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

Nice To Haves

Three or more years’ experience as a classroom teacher preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans curriculum and prepares weekly lesson plans and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students considering all aspects of development and all goals and objectives as detailed in each individual’s plan and considering state and school requirements.
Follow standard frameworks for classroom set-up and implementation of curriculum and supplements.
Instructs students, using special education strategies and techniques, to improve sensory-motor and perceptual-motor development, perception, memory, language, cognition, and social and emotional development.
Emphasize learning, literacy and social skills that will promote independence and prepare the individual served for successful transition through all life phases (early childhood, primary school, secondary education, adulthood, independent living).
Uses lessons that incorporate best practices, accommodations, and equipment that best meet individual needs of students, including the use of age-appropriate and functional curriculums as needed.
Creates learning materials and bulletin boards that foster motivation and learning.
Works with students to increase motivation, provide consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to student for all learning activities.
Incorporates and carries out student behavior programs.
Directs and maintains well-organized classroom routines and schedules.
Ensure the classroom meets quality standards and state or district requirements for education.
Completes required paperwork i.e., individual program plan (IPP) evaluations, development of goals and objectives, monthly data sheets and reports, quarterlies, attendance for Little Rock School District (LRSD), lesson plans, and classroom schedules.
Keep accurate records and data related to attendance, progress (document at least weekly in progress note) towards instructional goals and objectives, guardian contact, medical needs, daily health checks, accidents/occurrences, etc.
Turns in data monthly to the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP).
Attend initial placement conferences, teaming conferences and annual individualized treatment plan (ITP) or individualized education plan (IEP) meetings and conferences and carry out team decisions related to the developmental and functional education of the individual served.
Collaborate with program team to provide appropriate and individualized programming and modifications for individuals with disabilities including feeding, positioning, communication methods, classroom supports, and equipment.
Collaborate with program team to ensure that goals and objectives align and are consistently implemented across disciplines (education, therapy, behavior, medical, habilitation, etc.).
Does monthly observations for children who attend public school.
Tests, evaluates, and/or assesses assigned students’ needs.
Plans and directs classroom duties of teaching assistants (TAs) and direct support professionals (DSPs).
Holds Tas and DSPs accountable for job performance.
Communicates ongoing problems with supervisor or designee.
Provides feedback for annual evaluation of Tas and DSPs.
Coordinates, plans, and completes required paperwork for fieldtrips, including reserving and driving vans.
Assist with personal care for individuals served by program including feeding, diapering/toileting, etc.
Maintains safe, orderly, and clean classroom.
Uses all appropriate methods to ensure good hygiene, health and safety of all individuals served and staff in the classroom.
Arrange and supervise meaningful special activities (i.e., classroom events, special guests, etc.).
Communicate regularly with supervisor or designee about any issues or concerns regarding the program, individuals served, or staff.
While performing the duties of this job, employee will comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to Easterseals Arkansas.
Employee has access to all client protected health information of the individuals directly served by this person, except psychotherapy notes.
Employee will not attempt to access any other protected health information unless otherwise approved by Supervisor or Privacy Officer.
Supervises one to three teaching assistants (TA) or Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in the classroom.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities, as delegated, in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Supervisory responsibilities will vary by program, but may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.