Special Education Teacher: Empower Student Growth

Pulaski County Special School District; Arkansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulaski County Special School District seeks a Special Education Teacher to develop and implement individualized education programs for students with disabilities in Arkansas. The role reports to the building principal and involves planning lessons, supervising para-educators, and maintaining compliance with district policies.

The position requires Arkansas certification in Special Education, a commitment to collaborating with families, and a focus on student progress through data and IEP-driven

Qualifications

• Valid Arkansas certification in Special Education.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized education programs for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of individual students.
• Determine students' strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop behavior management programs for individual students as needed.
• Maintain and utilize data collection to monitor and analyze student progress.
• Develop an individual education plan for each student based on assessment data.
• Utilize instructional strategies to implement IEPs.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Counsel students on academic, personal, social and career improvement.
• Ensure that substitute has information for effective instruction.
• Plan and direct learning activities of students.
• Prepare and follow effective lesson plans.
• Train and supervise para-educators and volunteers.
• Follow district guidelines for programs for students with disabilities.
• Participate as a team member in all aspects of a student's program.
• Assist in development of school and district curriculum.
• Supervise students in corridors, restrooms, lunchrooms and on grounds per policy.
• Enforce school regulations at all times.
• Participate in in-service programs.
• Maintain records for pupil accounting, progress, inventories.
• Check attendance and report absences.
• Submit required special education reports and progress reports.
• Sponsor clubs and activities equitably.
• Inform parents about the education program regularly and involve them as part of the team.
• Schedule and complete required paperwork for evaluations and conferences.
• Attend and participate in evaluation conferences.
• Take responsibility for issued materials and equipment.
• Maintain special education files.
• Know applicable federal/state regulations for students with disabilities.
• Know Board policies and district guidelines and adhere to them.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Valid Arkansas certification in Special Education

Job description

Pulaski County Special School District seeks a Special Education Teacher to develop and implement individualized education programs for students with disabilities in Arkansas. The role reports to the building principal and involves planning lessons, supervising para-educators, and maintaining compliance with district policies.

The position requires Arkansas certification in Special Education, a commitment to collaborating with families, and a focus on student progress through data and IEP-driven