LOCATION: Scott Charter School
15306 Alexander Rd.
Scott, AR 72142
Web Page: academicsplus.org
Academics Plus Charter Schools, Inc. (APCSI) is seeking an innovative and qualified Math/Science Teacher for grades 5 and 6 to join our SCS team for the 2025-2026 school year.
POSITION TITLE: Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Meets Arkansas Qualified Teacher (AQT) Standards
Valid Arkansas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned preferred.
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOALS: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- As a part of the base salary, the Employee will provide students with enrichment activities or remediation two (2) days a week as approved by the principal, chief operating officer, or executive director.
- Participate in professional learning communities (PLC) as approved by the principal, chief operating officer, or executive director 3 days a week.
- Work the entire school day and all other hours scheduled, including those on nights, early mornings, and weekends, such as high school graduation, open house, and fall festival.
- Demonstrate relentless commitment to the academic achievement of all students.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
- Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance from students; hold students accountable for high performance; recognize excellence and achievement.
- Establish and maintain an orderly and supportive classroom environment in which students actively participate and show respect for one another and the teacher.
- Assess, track, and provide feedback to students on their progress and assignments, maintaining a record of grades.
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for students with IEPs.
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of Academics Plus Charter School.
- Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members to foster a positive learning environment.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss children’s progress and resource needs.
- Assume responsibility for assigned non-teaching duties.
- Participate in activities related to school functions or educational processes outside regular school hours.
- Provide students with enrichment activities or remediation two days a week as approved by the principal or executive director.
- Communicate positively and effectively with students, parents, visitors, and staff.
- Maintain a positive attitude and represent the school positively at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned by principals.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing; ability to move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom items.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.