Future Secondary Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Any School; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

El Dorado Public Schools seeks a Future Secondary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in El Dorado, AR. The role involves planning lessons, instructing grades, and collaborating with the principal and paraprofessionals, with a 7:50 am to 3:25 pm schedule.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and Arkansas teaching license; the district offers a $2,000 stipend for Math or Science teaching in grades 7-12 and a 190-day contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Arkansas teaching license required.
• Strong knowledge of learning styles and effective teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and enforces rules of behavior for students in the classroom, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
• Prepares lessons, units and projects to complete learning objectives and assisting in selecting of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Leads parent-teacher meetings and communicates regularly with parents.
• Creates and maintains a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Learning styles

Appropriate learning strategies

Public speaking

Time management

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Arkansas Teaching License

Job description

Future Secondary Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

El Dorado Public Schools Any School - El Dorado, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5944510

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Paraprofessionals at times

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-exempt

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 190 days

Classification: Licensed

HOURS: 7:50 am -3:25 pm

SALARY: $51,000 - $55,040 (A $2,000 stipend will be added for teaching Math or Science grades 7-12)

PRIMARY PURPOSE: A teacher is responsible for educating students while holding the belief that every student deserves an education which provides rigor, encourages resilience, and fosters responsibility. They also facilitate a safe space to learn, where communication, collaboration and critical thinking are used to push their students to be their very best.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/ Certification: Bachelor's Degree, Arkansas Teacher's License

Other Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures
• Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills
• Well-organized and committed
• Creative and energetic
• Strong moral values and discipline
• Arkansas Teaching License
• Any other requirement as listed by the Arkansas Department of Education

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Learning styles
• Appropriate learning strategies
• Strong public speaking and oral presentation skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Advanced technology skills to track student attendance and grades
• Leadership skills and patience for working with students

Ability to:

• Develop lesson plans and successfully instruct students in theories, methods and tasks
• Effectively communicate with others and clearly express complex ideas
• Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to students' various learning needs

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Establishes and enforces rules of behavior for students in the classroom, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Prepares lessons, units and projects to complete learning objectives and assisting in selecting of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Prepares for instruction for each class
• Instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units and projects
• Adapts teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles and capabilities of students
• Encourages students to explore learning opportunities and career paths
• Creates, assigns and grades various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays and projects
• Works with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attentionTracks and evaluates student academic progress
• Leads parent-teacher meetings
• Maintains positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers and supervisors
• Manages student behavior
• Creates and maintains a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment
• Communicates regularly with parents
• Helps students improve study methods and habits
• Administers assessments to evaluate students' progress
• Attends and participates in professional, in-service, and faculty meetings
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods
• Accepts a share of responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aids and/or lab assistants
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Other Physical Requirements

• Ability to move around inside on hard surface and industrial carpeted surfaces, and to travel at a brisk walking pace relatively long inside distances, without needing to stop or rest. (If applicable: Must be able to perform sustained CPR with the subject on the floor.)

• Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $51,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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