Job Description

This position offers an opportunity to work in a K-12 special education environment within a supportive school setting. The role involves serving students in both self-contained and resource room settings, collaborating closely with school personnel to address individual educational needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher in Special Education
• Valid Arkansas teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements or training for the assigned subject and grade level
• Appropriate Special Education endorsements

Location: Sheridan, Arkansas

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement instructional plans aligned with system-wide curricular goals and students Individual Education Programs (IEPs)
• Create, update, and execute IEPs based on ongoing student assessments and diagnostic information
• Monitor and manage student behavior, utilizing de-escalation techniques and teaching appropriate behavioral strategies; provide restraint when necessary
• Offer consultation to school staff, teams, and parents on behavior management, learning strategies, and school-wide behavior support
• Support students with disabilities in personal care tasks such as eating and toileting
• Establish a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning and tailored to the maturity and interests of students
• Review referral, historical, and assessment data to set goals and objectives for students
• Prepare special needs students for inclusion in mainstream classrooms and facilitate transitions
• Use appropriate instructional methods and materials to meet individualized objectives
• Regularly assess student progress and provide timely reports
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of teacher assistants
• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to the school's vision and goals
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, and perform non-instructional duties as assigned by the Principal

This contract position spans the full school year and provides the chance to make a meaningful impact on students educational journeys.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and contribute their expertise in special education to enrich the learning experience of students with disabilities.

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