JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: Paraprofessionals at times
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-exempt
LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 190 days
Classification: Licensed
HOURS: 7:50 am -3:25 pm
SALARY: $50,000 - $54,040 (A $2,000 stipend will be added for teaching Math or Science grades 5-12)
PRIMARY PURPOSE: A teacher is responsible for educating students while holding the belief that every student deserves an education which provides rigor, encourages resilience, and fosters responsibility. They also facilitate a safe space to learn, where communication, collaboration and critical thinking are used to push their students to be their very best.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/ Certification: Bachelor's Degree, Arkansas Teacher’s License
Other Requirements
Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures
Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills
Well-organized and committed
Creative and energetic
Strong moral values and discipline
Arkansas Teaching License
Any other requirement as listed by the Arkansas Department of Education
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Knowledge of:
Learning styles
Appropriate learning strategies
Strong public speaking and oral presentation skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Advanced technology skills to track student attendance and grades
Leadership skills and patience for working with students
Ability to:
Develop lesson plans and successfully instruct students in theories, methods and tasks
Effectively communicate with others and clearly express complex ideas
Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to students’ various learning needs
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Establishes and enforces rules of behavior for students in the classroom, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Prepares lessons, units and projects to complete learning objectives and assisting in selecting of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
Prepares for instruction for each class
Instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units and projects
Adapts teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles and capabilities of students
Encourages students to explore learning opportunities and career paths
Creates, assigns and grades various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays and projects
Works with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attention
Tracks and evaluates student academic progress
Leads parent-teacher meetings
Maintains positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers and supervisors
Manages student behavior
Creates and maintains a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment
Communicates regularly with parents
Helps students improve study methods and habits
Administers assessments to evaluate students’ progress
Attends and participates in professional, in-service, and faculty meetings
Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods
Accepts a share of responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aids and/or lab assistants
Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Other Physical Requirements
Ability to move around inside on hard surface and industrial carpeted surfaces, and to travel at a brisk walking pace relatively long inside distances, without needing to stop or rest. (If applicable: Must be able to perform sustained CPR with the subject on the floor.)
Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year.
TITLE: Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: Paraprofessionals at times
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-exempt
LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 190 days
Classification: Licensed
HOURS: 7:50 am -3:25 pm
SALARY: $50,000 - $54,040 (A $2,000 stipend will be added for teaching Math or Science grades 5-12)
PRIMARY PURPOSE: A teacher is responsible for educating students while holding the belief that every student deserves an education which provides rigor, encourages resilience, and fosters responsibility. They also facilitate a safe space to learn, where communication, collaboration and critical thinking are used to push their students to be their very best.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/ Certification: Bachelor's Degree, Arkansas Teacher’s License
Other Requirements
Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures
Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills
Well-organized and committed
Creative and energetic
Strong moral values and discipline
Arkansas Teaching License
Any other requirement as listed by the Arkansas Department of Education
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Knowledge of:
Learning styles
Appropriate learning strategies
Strong public speaking and oral presentation skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Advanced technology skills to track student attendance and grades
Leadership skills and patience for working with students
Ability to:
Develop lesson plans and successfully instruct students in theories, methods and tasks
Effectively communicate with others and clearly express complex ideas
Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to students’ various learning needs
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Establishes and enforces rules of behavior for students in the classroom, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Prepares lessons, units and projects to complete learning objectives and assisting in selecting of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
Prepares for instruction for each class
Instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units and projects
Adapts teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles and capabilities of students
Encourages students to explore learning opportunities and career paths
Creates, assigns and grades various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays and projects
Works with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attention
Tracks and evaluates student academic progress
Leads parent-teacher meetings
Maintains positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers and supervisors
Manages student behavior
Creates and maintains a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment
Communicates regularly with parents
Helps students improve study methods and habits
Administers assessments to evaluate students’ progress
Attends and participates in professional, in-service, and faculty meetings
Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods
Accepts a share of responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aids and/or lab assistants
Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Other Physical Requirements
Ability to move around inside on hard surface and industrial carpeted surfaces, and to travel at a brisk walking pace relatively long inside distances, without needing to stop or rest. (If applicable: Must be able to perform sustained CPR with the subject on the floor.)
Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year.