Career Exploration Teacher/Assistant Varsity Football/Assistant Varsity Girls Track 2026-2027 2026-2027

NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description for Career Exploration Teacher/Assistant Varsity Volleyball/Assistant Varsity Girls Track

Department: Instructional
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Building Principal
Grade/Level: 6
Amount of Travel Required: Minimal; may be required for pre-approved professional development activities
Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule: 195-day contract, Monday through Friday

Position Summary:
The Career Exploration Teacher will be responsible for helping students identify their strengths, interests, and values to map out future career paths. They facilitate research, vocational assessments, and project-based learning to connect classroom skills to real-world jobs, enhancing motivation, employability, and academic performance, according to state licensure, certification, and subject matter specifically as assigned by the building Principal. Additionally, assist in coaching varsity football which will be paid via athletic stipend. 

Essential Functions:

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students for whom responsible, following district policy and building procedures.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with other staff members.
• Demonstrate a high individual rate of attendance (goal being 95% or above annually) to maximize student learning.
• Follow all building procedures regarding attendance and punctuality, keeping the principal informed at all times.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Assign and grade classwork and homework in a timely manner, communicating student progress through Edline as required.
• Enforce all NLRSD Board policies, administrative procedures, and rules governing students.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction using research-based best practices.
• Guide and counsel all students based on their academic interests and needs.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Use technology to support instruction.
• Meet with parents and/or guardians to discuss their children's progress.
• Confer with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems and assist in the development and implementation of IEPs and 504 Plans.
• Prepare objectives and comprehensive lesson plans following curriculum maps and the Arkansas State Frameworks.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, interpreting results to determine students' strengths and areas of need. Develop, implement, and update Academic Improvement Plans.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform supervisory duties as assigned in accordance with state statutes.
• Adhere to North Little Rock School District Policies and the state-mandated "Educators' Code of Ethics."
• Follow all state and federal guidelines in association with IDEA and ADA to ensure all students have access to a comprehensive education.
• Maintain a valid Arkansas Teacher's License with appropriate certification and Highly Qualified Teacher status (if applicable).
• Adhere to the Policies of the North Little Rock School District available on the NLRSD website.
• Other duties as assigned by the building Principal.

Position Qualifications:
Competency Statement(s):

• Accountability, Accuracy, Adaptability, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Consensus Building, Creativity, Regular Attendance, Diversity Oriented, Enthusiasm, Ethical, Goal Oriented, Honesty/Integrity, Initiative, Innovative, Interpersonal, Judgment, Loyalty, Management Skills, Motivation, Organized, Patience, Positive Attitude, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving, Punctuality, Reliability, Responsible, Tactful, Team Building

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree with a valid Arkansas Teacher's License with appropriate certification in PE/Coaching and Career Development 418, meeting Arkansas Department of Education standards. 

Skills & Abilities:

• Basic technology proficiency, with the ability to learn and implement district teacher technology including grade reporting and parental communication technology (Grade Quick, Ed Line Programs).

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, handling, fingering, reaching outward, and reaching above shoulder.
• Occasionally climbing, crawling, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral), Sense of Sound (ability to converse with students and parents), Sense of Touch.
• Work environment is typically quiet to loud, depending on activities. Performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

The North Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $50,000 - $70,900