Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 School Year) Location: Sylvan Hills High, Sherwood, Arkansas. Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026 Position Type: Full-Time Job Description Position Title: Special Education Teacher Qualifications: Valid Arkansas certification in Special Education; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Job Goals: Develop and implement the individual education program for students with disabilities. Performance Responsibilities Assess the needs of individual students. Determine students strengths and weaknesses. Develop behavior management programs for individual students as needed. Maintain and utilize data collection to monitor and analyze student progress. Develop an individual education plan/specific program for each student based on diagnostic/assessment data. Utilize instructional strategies to implement individual education plan for each student. Create and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning in both appearance of instructional station and activities therein. Consult with students on individual needs for academic, personal, social and career improvement. Ensure that substitute will have all information necessary for effective instruction. Plan, prescribe and direct the learning activities of students. Prepare and follow effective lesson plans. Train and supervise para-educators and volunteers. Follow adopted district guidelines and procedures for implementation of programs for students identified as having special needs. Participate as a team member in all aspects of a student’s educational program. Assist in development of school and district curriculum. Supervise students in corridors, restrooms, lunch rooms and on school grounds in accordance with district policy. Assist in enforcement of school regulations at all times. Participate in all prescribed in-service programs. Maintain and report on necessary records for pupil accounting, progress, material and equipment inventories. Check attendance and report absences and tardies. Submit required special education reports and student progress reports. Sponsor clubs and activities on an equitable basis. Inform parents of each student’s education program regularly through home visits, phone calls, etc. Schedule, attend and complete required paperwork for Programming/Annual Review Conference/Referral Conference/Re-evaluation, etc. Attend and participate in evaluation conferences. Take responsibility for issued materials and equipment. Maintain special education files. Have a working knowledge of all federal and state legislation and regulations pertaining to the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities. Know Board of Education policies, Desegregation Plan, and district and school guidelines/regulations and adhere to them. Other duties as assigned. Terms of Employment Job ID: 5794074 Salary Range: Teacher Salary Schedule; placement depends upon education and experience. Length of Contract: 190 days per contract year. Eligible for benefits: Yes. Application Deadline: Posted until filled. Evaluation Performance evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel. EEO Statement PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity. #J-18808-Ljbffr