Elementary PACE Special Education Teacher

DEPARTMENT:  Teaching                                                    JOB STATUS:  Full Time POSITIONS SUPERVISED:  N/A REPORTS TO: Principal GRADE/LEVEL:  P-12  F.L.S.A:  Exempt WORK SCHEDULE:  190 contracted days                                           POSITION SUMMARY The teacher provides instruction and support to assist students in learning subject matter and skills that will contribute to their intellectual, emotional and psychological development. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To communicate, collaborate and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, parents and students in a professional manner To teach Hot Springs School District's approved curriculum To be prepared to instruct all assigned classes at the designated time and place To plan a program of study and prepare lesson plans and instructional materials that meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students To create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and abilities of the students To encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior To guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects To take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment and facilities To employ best instructional practices, keeping learning objective and learning space in mind To maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations To communicate regularly with parents through multiple modes of communication, with emphasis on 2-way communication To plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals, parents and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips To create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student work To adhere to all rules and regulations as stated in Hot Springs School District Personnel Policies Handbook To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee's supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in the area of teaching assignment and/or valid Arkansas educator's license or alternative license for compliance with the necessary ADE requirements to meet the positions essential duties and responsibilities. EXPERIENCE One year experience in a job related field or educational equivalency is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Hand-eye and mind-eye coordination.  Constant hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.  Frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive movements.  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds as needed to move objects often.  OTHER REQUIREMENTS Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management.  Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.  Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning.  WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform with the essential functions. The HSSD HR Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.  It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the HSSD reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the HSSD may deem appropriate. The Hot Springs School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Hot Springs School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.