Special Education Teacher - Star City, AR

Job Description

Job Description

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, active Special Education Teacher license and minimum 1+ years Special Education Teacher experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

A K-12 school in Star City, AR is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a contract position through the next school year (NSY). This role involves working in both self-contained and resource settings in collaboration with other school personnel to support students with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement instructional plans aligned with school curriculum and Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
• Create, monitor, and update IEPs using diagnostic and assessment data.
• Manage classroom behavior by maintaining discipline, deescalating inappropriate actions, and teaching behavioral strategies.
• Provide consultation to school staff, teams, and parents on behavior management, learning strategies, and school-wide supports.
• Assist students with personal care needs when necessary.
• Foster a learning environment appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Review referral and assessment data to establish goals and objectives.
• Prepare students for inclusion and transitions to mainstream classrooms.
• Use instructional methods tailored to achieve individual goals.
• Regularly assess student progress and provide required reports.
• Supervise and evaluate teacher assistants.
• Maintain and improve professional expertise through ongoing development.
• Participate in staff meetings, mittees, and perform non-instructional duties as assigned.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as requested by the Principal.

Qualifications :

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students educational experiences while working collaboratively with dedicated school personnel.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to contribute their expertise in special education and mitment to student growth.