Special Education Teacher in Pine Bluff, AR

A full-time Special Education teaching position is available at a K-12 school in Pine Bluff, AR for the upcoming school year. This contract role involves providing direct educational support in both self-contained and resource settings, collaborating closely with school personnel to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement instructional plans aligned with school curriculum goals and student Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
• Create, execute, and update IEPs using diagnostic and assessment data.
• Monitor and manage classroom behavior, implementing appropriate behavioral strategies and interventions.
• Provide consultation to staff, school teams, and parents on behavior management, learning strategies, and inclusive support.
• Assist students with personal and self-help needs such as eating and toileting.
• Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning, tailored to student maturity and interests.
• Review referral and assessment data to set appropriate goals and objectives.
• Prepare students for inclusion and transition into mainstream settings.
• Employ effective instructional methods and materials to meet objectives.
• Regularly assess student progress and provide reports as required.
• Supervise and evaluate teacher assistants’ performance.
• Engage in professional development and support broader school initiatives.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, and fulfill assigned non-instructional duties.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by school leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education.
• Valid Arkansas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for the assigned level and subject.
• Appropriate Special Education endorsements.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the educational journey of students with disabilities while working within a collaborative school environment.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to contribute their expertise and dedication to this important teaching position.