CERTIFIED TEACHER (PART-TIME)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate an overall educational enrichment program for shelter residents during the school year.
• Assess youth at intake and each 20 days in reading and math utilizing the APEX website.
• Maintain sign-in sheet as documentation of each class period.
• Maintain behavior progress notes on each youth’s behavior during the education programs.
• Work closely with Youth Advocates who provide additional assistance during class time.

Qualifications

• Teaching Certificate Required, prefer K-12 or 5-9 grades, special education a plus.
• Pass a drug screen and maintain current TB card.
• Current Arkansas Driver’s license and insurable under OCC’s commercial vehicle insurance policy.
• Child maltreatment clearance through the Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry.
• Adult maltreatment clearance through the Arkansas Adult Maltreatment Central Registry.
• Arkansas State Police criminal background clearance as mandated by Arkansas Department of Human Services.
• Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Welfare Agencies.

Skills And Knowledge

• Works effectively with all agency staff members to promote a positive, productive ethical culture.
• Demonstrates knowledge of child & youth development.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Arkansas licensing regulations.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to be a team leader and motivate others.
• Demonstrates the ability to collect and analyze data relevant to educational setting.
• P Practices excellent organizational skills.
• P Practices and models conflict resolution skills.
• Fulfills OCYFS code of ethics.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity to OCYFS’s clients and families.