Certified Teacher-Horizons Day Treatment

Arch Ford; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Arkansas Teacher Retirement

ArBenefits PSE Health Insurance

Delta Dental/Vision

American Fidelity

Job summary

Archford in North Little Rock, AR seeks an Anticipated Certified SPED Teacher-Horizons Day Treatment. The role requires a current Arkansas teaching license with SPED certification preferred or willingness to become certified.

The teacher will provide academic and behavioral interventions, develop SAP/Transition/Behavior Plans, and collaborate with counselors to support student success. Responsibilities include delivering differentiated instruction, maintaining records, communicating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and current Arkansas teaching license required.
• SPED certification preferred or willingness to become certified in SPED.
• Knowledge and experience in adolescent behavior issues and psychology.
• Licensure in assigned areas and/or AQT documentation.
• Experience working with at-risk students is preferred.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Teach district/program approved curriculum and maintain student records.
• Develop differentiated lessons for ALE students (small group, one-on-one, etc.).
• Provide nurturing classroom environment that encourages responsibility.
• Participate in placement and transition conferences; assist with SAP/Transition/Behavior Plans.
• Adapt instruction based on students’ emotional, behavioral, academic and social status.
• Assist administration with district policies and student safety guidelines.
• Maintain an orderly and safe classroom environment.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about student progress.
• Collaborate with school counseling and mental health providers to support student success.
• Direct and evaluate learning experiences of all students.
• Incorporate project-based learning and technology into lesson plans.
• Maintain proper teacher-parent-student relationships and supervise students as needed.
• Adhere to Arkansas Code of Ethics and district policies.
• Other duties as assigned by director or campus supervisor.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Behavior management

Communication

Collaboration with families

Education

Bachelor’s degree and Arkansas teaching license

SPED certification preferred

Job description

Anticipated Certified SPED Teacher-Horizons Day Treatment (North Little Rock)

• Position Type: K-12 Certified, (SPED certified preferred or willing to become certified in SPED)

***Only applicants with a current, valid teaching license will be considered***

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.

DUTIES AND 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
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and current Arkansas teaching license
• SPED certification preferredKnowledge 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
• Experience working with at-risk students is preferred
• Positive attitude

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing and monitoring learning environment during classroom instruction
• The ability to use Handle with Care when necessary
• Standing and monitoring periods of indoor and outdoor physical activities (recess, breaks, activities, etc.)

Benefits offered include: Arkansas Teacher Retirement, ArBenefits PSE Health Insurance, Delta Dental/Vision, and American Fidelity
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