Special Education Teacher - Vision/Mobility

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the Special Education Teacher facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum, addressing specific educational needs, and creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws and administrative regulations.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge through attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting of student activities, achievement, and attendance.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures student conduct conforms to school standards and maintains a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, supplies, and equipment; maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day, including school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal or central office administrators.

Requirements

• Arkansas State Certification as a special education teacher.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods, educational pedagogy, and differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Works in a public school setting.
• May occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• May occasionally provide student behavior support using appropriate restraint or seclusion techniques for student safety.
• May occasionally provide physical assistance to students during emergency evacuation or lockdown procedures.
• Must be capable of safely traversing all assigned areas of the school facility.