Transition Special Education Teacher (2026-27)

Sylvan Hills Elementary-113; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvan Hills Elementary in Sherwood, AR is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the REACH/STAR Transition Class (2026-2027). Immediate starting date. Valid Arkansas certification or ALP eligible.

The teacher will develop and implement IEPs and collaborate with staff to support students with disabilities. The role includes data collection, behavior plans, lesson planning, supervising para-educators, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Assess the needs of individual students.
• Maintain and utilize data collection to monitor and analyze student progress.
• Counsel with students on academic, personal, social and career development.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of individual students.
• Determine student 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 data.
• Utilize instructional strategies to implement IEPs.
• Prepare and follow effective lesson plans.
• Train and supervise para-educators and volunteers.
• Follow district guidelines for programs for students with special needs.
• Participate as a team member in all aspects of a student’s educational program.

Skills

Assessment

Data analysis

Counseling

Education

Arkansas Special Education Certification or ALP

Job description

Sylvan Hills Elementary in Sherwood, AR is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the REACH/STAR Transition Class (2026-2027). Immediate starting date. Valid Arkansas certification or ALP eligible.

The teacher will develop and implement IEPs and collaborate with staff to support students with disabilities. The role includes data collection, behavior plans, lesson planning, supervising para-educators, and communicating with families.