Fort Smith Public Schools

Saludos Hispanos; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits as specified in employee contract

Job summary

A local educational institution in Fort Smith seeks a proactive Opportunity Center Teacher for grades P-4 or K-6. This role requires a strong commitment to student needs, effective curriculum delivery, and collaboration with fellow educators. Responsibilities include teaching core subjects, assessing student progress, and maintaining an effective learning environment. Candidates should hold provisional licensure eligibility. This position offers a full contract of 190 days with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess provisional licensure eligibility for teaching.
• Experience in curriculum development and evaluation.
• Ability to motivate pupils and assess their individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach various subjects to pupils according to state standards.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth regularly.
• Maintain a conducive classroom environment for learning.
• Participate in curriculum development and review.
• Administer exams and maintain student records as required.
• Collaborate with staff and supervise students during activities.

Skills

Emotional control under stress

Effective instructional strategies

Curriculum assessment

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Science

Health

Physical education

Education

Provisional licensure eligibility

Job description

*Out of state applicants please provide ADE's verification of provisional licensure eligibility*

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Opportunity Center (P-4 or K-6) Teacher

FLSA: Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A full contract for this position is 190 days, with benefits as specified in employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on the actual start date.

BEGINNING: August, 2023

DISTRICT VALUES

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, health, physical education, and other appropriate learning activities to pupils in a classroom, utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law, administrative regulations, procedures and the Mission Statement of the School District.
• Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate pupils and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Assess student test performance results and develops lesson plans and instructional materials for the class including individualized and small group instruction as necessary in order to adapt the curriculum performance standards to the needs of each pupil.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of pupils, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents on the individual pupil’s progress.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Creates, with assistance from students, a functional and attractive environment for learning through such things as displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the District and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Administers examinations as mandated by the Board of Trustees and the state.
• Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required.
• Additional Related Duties/Responsibilities: Supervises pupils on recess, bus, and before and after school duty and in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
• Participates in curriculum development programs within the school of assignment and/or on a District level.
• May plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants and other paraprofessionals.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Participate in curriculum review and design.
• Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading).
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education.
• Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting, and kneeling.

Please note: School location and grade are subject to change based on district need.

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