About this role
Job Description Marion School District seeks Special Education Teachers for the District in Marion, AR. Provide students with Special Education instruction in grades K-6, implementing Individual Education Plans in class, group & individual settings. Duties:
• Responsible for ensuring that classroom and curriculum meet Marion pedagogy and Arkansas Academic State Standards for every subject area assigned.
• Adheres to Code of Ethics as set forth by Arkansas Department of Education.
• Evaluates + maintains complete + accurate files regarding students' academic progress + physical, social + emotional growth, + communicates with parents or guardians on individual student's progress.
• Plans + evaluates developmentally appropriate daily lessons.
• Identifies needs of a group of students, as well as individual students, + provides for continuous assessment of their ability + differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.
• Provides instruction, organization and management in classroom, which creates a respectful environment conducive to learning.
• Supervises students both in + out of classroom in a respectful + positive manner.
• Responsible for appropriate use of space, equipment, + material storage.
• Responsible for creating + maintaining healthy + safe environment within classroom + school,.
• Adheres to all school systems, protocols + policies that are developed.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in school provided in-service activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to job responsibilities.
• Initiates, plans + participates in parent/guardian conferences + other contact, as well as sending written information home about class activities, in a timely manner.
• Consults with Principal or designee to address needs of students who are struggling.
• Responsible for communicating + coordinating with subject teachers regarding lessons, child behavior, parent communication, + reports through regular meetings.
• Participates on required committees as prescribed by Principal.
• Participates in assessment + planning of curriculum development + other programs to meet the needs of the school.
• Attends regular supervisory meetings with Principal.
• Respects confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, contributors, + other school operations, as per FERPA regulations + policies.
Must undergo background and reference checks. Must have Bachelors in Special Education, Education or rel field; and hold (or be eligible for) relevant Standard Arkansas Educator License in Special Education unless falling under legal exception. Apply at www.msd3.org/page/employment EOE