• Job Description

  Req#: 1472
  Position Type:
  Special Programs (Certified)/ Special Education Teacher K-12
  
  
  Date Posted:
  1/8/2025
  
  
  Location:
  District
  
  
  Start Date:
  '); 'Summer 2025
  
  
  Conduct assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning
  Participats in developing Individual Educational Plans (IEP's) for students
  Assist students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans
  Document teaching and student progress, activities, and outcomes
  Counsel individuals and groups of special needs students with educational, occupational and personal needs
  Complete and maintain paperwork for special needs students as outlined by federal and state law
  Plan curriculum, lessons, and Special Education programs and teaching methods
  Evaluate student progress based on papers submitted, test scores and observation
  Work with staff to coordinate goals and objectives
  Assist the special needs students’ student in making a realistic assessment of his abilities and in establishing educational and occupational goals in keeping with these abilities
  Assist in screening, evaluating and recommending placements of students in the school's special education program.
  Evaluate student progress based on work output, observation, goals, objectives and directions
  Prepare report cards, reading records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other misc. survey and forms
  Coordinate with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed
  Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services
  Serve as a resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management
  Serve as liaison between home and school
  Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research
  Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping
  Encourage parental involvement in students' education
  Ensure effective communication with students and parents
  Select and requisition appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records
  Adhere to all policies of the District and the Arkansas Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators
  Perform other related tasks as assigned by the building administrator and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent
  Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs
  Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
  Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans
  Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding the education of students
  Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
  Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts
  Ability to organize and coordinate work
  Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
  Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
  Must have the appropriate level Special Education endorsement on teaching certificate
  Successful completion of all background checks
  Position Summary:
  To maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing the federal, state and district approved curriculum, while addressing students' specific needs, by providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
  
  School Year: 2025/2026
  
  
  Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:
  • Conduct assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning
  • Participats in developing Individual Educational Plans (IEP's) for students
  • Assist students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans
  • Document teaching and student progress, activities, and outcomes
  • Counsel individuals and groups of special needs students with educational, occupational and personal needs
  • Complete and maintain paperwork for special needs students as outlined by federal and state law
  • Plan curriculum, lessons, and Special Education programs and teaching methods
  • Evaluate student progress based on papers submitted, test scores and observation
  • Work with staff to coordinate goals and objectives
  • Assist the special needs students’ student in making a realistic assessment of his abilities and in establishing educational and occupational goals in keeping with these abilities
  • Assist in screening, evaluating and recommending placements of students in the school's special education program.
  • Evaluate student progress based on work output, observation, goals, objectives and directions
  • Prepare report cards, reading records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other misc. survey and forms
  • Coordinate with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed
  • Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services
  • Serve as a resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management
  • Serve as liaison between home and school
  • Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research
  • Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping
  • Encourage parental involvement in students' education
  • Ensure effective communication with students and parents
  • Select and requisition appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records
  • Adhere to all policies of the District and the Arkansas Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators
  • Perform other related tasks as assigned by the building administrator and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent
  
  Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
  
  Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
  • Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs
  • Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
  • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans
  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding the education of students
  • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
  • Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
  
  
  Certification/License:
  
  • Must have the appropriate level Special Education endorsement on teaching certificate
  • Successful completion of all background checks
  
  Contract Days: 190
  
  Salary: Certified Teacher Salary Schedule
  
  
  

• About the company

  CHS is administered by Cabot Public Schools, which serves the city and most of northern Lonoke County.

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