SPED Self Contained Teacher

Carlisle School District (AR); Carlisle (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle School District is seeking a SPED Self Contained Teacher at Carlisle High School in Carlisle, Arkansas. The role requires licensure, a standard teaching license, and eligibility for an alternative licensure program through DESE.

Immediate start and a 190-day contract are offered. The classroom teacher will implement the district curriculum, employ varied instructional strategies, and collaborate with grade-level and district teams to support student learning and progress.

Qualifications

• Licensure and standard teaching license in the appropriate area, grade, or content area.
• Accepted into an Alternative Licensure Program through DESE.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lessons aligned with District curricula.
• Utilizes various instructional strategies to meet different learning styles.
• Stays current with standards, curriculum and resources.
• Communicates regularly with parents and/or guardians about student progress.
• Engages in professional development to strengthen practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

SPED Self Contained Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5982669
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Licensure
• Standard teaching license in the appropriate area, grade, or content area
• Accepted into an Alternative Licensure Program through DESE
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in grade level, school, and District teams

Reports to: Principal & LEA

Supervises: Not applicable

Terms of Employment: The contract length will be 190 days.

Evaluation: Based on local district policy and Arkansas Department of Education guidelines, and performed by the building-level principal.

Job Goal: The classroom teacher will endeavor to teach and educate students according to standards for the state of Arkansas as set by the Arkansas Department of Education or other accrediting body. Furthermore, the teacher will teach the adopted curriculum by the Carlisle School District, working always to provide the richest educational experience possible. The teacher will also strive to teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities, and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to their care by the school district.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lessons consistent to and aligned with District curricula.
• Possesses and deploys various instructional strategies in order to meet different learning styles as well as specific needs of students assigned to them.
• Stays abreast of changes in standards, curriculum documents, resources, and trends in education.
• Utilizes and integrates appropriately student use of technology in the classroom.
• Assesses, records, and reports the development, progress, attainment, and behavior of all students.
• Embraces an attitude of being a continual learner, facilitator of learning, and a reflective practitioner.
• Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to provide a safe learning environment for all students.
• Communicates regularly with parents and/or guardians about student progress, behavior, or needs.
• Actively participates in collaborative planning, intervention, conferences, meetings, and assistance teams both at the building and district levels, when appropriate.
• Uses a variety of assessment tools to assess and gauge student progress, identify student needs, and extend learning.
• Maintains proper and correct records and all timelines according to District, state and federal requirements in regard to student grades, attendance, and IEP progress, if applicable.
• Ensures fairness and impartiality in all matters relating to students.
• Provides supervision for students at all times when students are assigned or entrusted in one’s care.
• Engages in professional development to strengthen personal practice.
• Develops and maintains professional and collegial relationships.
• Other duties, as assigned.

This job description is in no way an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The Carlisle School District reserves the right to add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as necessary.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Nicole Stivers , SPED LEA
• Carlisle High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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