VBSD Alternative Learning Education Certified Elementary K-4 Teacher (Dawson Coop)

Van Buren School District•Van Buren, AR

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Certified Teacher provides academic and behavioral intervention services to help develop plans for students who have been placed in the setting that will help them overcome the barriers to their success in a regular setting with an emphasis on providing curriculum, instruction, and assessment monitoring progress of the overall campus program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and current Arkansas teaching license
Knowledge and experience in adolescent behavior issues and psychology
Deep concern for fostering constructive adolescent behavior, especially in support of social, emotional, behavioral and academic achievement
Licensure in assigned areas and/or AQT documentation
Positive attitude

Nice To Haves

Experience working with at-risk students is preferred

Responsibilities

Teach district/program approved curriculum and maintain accurate student records
Develop differentiated lessons appropriate for ALE students; small group, one-on-one, whole group, etc.
Provide nurturing, supportive, and positive classroom environment that encourages student responsibility
Participate in student placement and transition conferences as needed as well as assist in developing individualized Student Action Plans (SAP), Transition Plans, Behavior Plans and etc. as related to student behavior, academics and transition
Adapt and modify instruction and intervention based on students emotional, behavioral, academic and social status
Assist administration in implementing district policies and guidelines that govern student behavior and safety
Maintain an orderly and safe classroom environment
Communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure student success is maximized
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress
Exercise open, appropriate and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff
Partner with school counseling services and mental health providers in order to positively affect student success
Direct, instruct, and evaluate the learning experiences of all students
Incorporate differentiated instruction along with best practices to ensure that quality instruction is in place
Incorporate project-based learning into the instructional model of lesson plans
Incorporate technology into the lesson plan which supports project-based learning
Encourage the proper care and protection of school property
Maintain the proper teacher-parent-student relationships
Be responsible for student supervision at all times during assigned classes or duty
Fulfill duties as Department Lead for behavior intervention
Adhere to the Arkansas Code of Ethics
Follow procedures in the personnel policy handbook(s)
Other duties as assigned by the director, program supervisor, campus supervisor