Special Education Teacher (Self Contained) CBI - Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy
Special Education Teacher (Self Contained) CBI - Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
JOB GOAL:
To develop instruct and collect data on students in the areas of education behavior andsocial skills. To foster a rich leaning environment for all students tailored to their individual needs to prepare them for continued success beyond the walls of the classroom. To serve as a collaborative partner in ensuring all students at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy receive an equitableand quality education.
SUMMARY:
The vision of the Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy is to leverage support from students staff families and community stakeholders to provide meaningful and engaging learning experiences to grow and equip leaders who will shape and impact the world in positive ways. Lacey Academy seeks to provide a rigorous structured academic setting where leaders learn and learners lead. Learners at Lacey will benefit from a rich collection of opportunities designed to equip them with the necessary tools to lead within and beyond the walls of the school so that they are able to positively impact their communities and society.
Success and achievement should be predictable experiences among school stakeholders that can be replicated and extended. This lies at the heart of a culture of wellness. We believe that all students can learn and that they deserve a quality educational experience in a safe environment. Furthermore we believe in the collective capacity of educators to ensure that every learner is exposed to high-quality learning at or above their present grade level in every classroom every day. We affirm that learning is required and success is our standard. Using quality grade level instruction coupled with engaging meaningful and affirmative educational experiences we will cultivate and nurture an environment that celebrates the diverse strengths of our learners to build and grow prepared and healthy people so they can achieve success at high levels both at school and in the community.
With the School Wellness Wheel framework as our foundation the Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy will serve as a beacon to stakeholders and an avenue to addressing trauma promoting wellbeing and elevating learning for all. This will be done through giving deliberate intention to implementing school-wide systems that embody mastery-based learning opportunities a growth-based educational approach and strength-based instruction in every will engage in high levels of hands-on experiences real world investigations and applied literacy and mathematics Lacey will have opportunities to engage in structured science technology reading/writing engineering arts and mathematics (STREAM) experiences from kindergarten through eighth grade building a strong cohort of leaderswho possess 21st Century skills for collaborative problem-solving technological literacy and career-readiness.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position is Nine and one-fourth (9.25) month contract (190 days) plus a benefits package.NOTE:Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based on experience and LRSDs salary placement guidelines.FLSA: EXEMPT.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of a Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
- Current Arkansas certification in Special Education.
- Evidence of successful experience in working with students at risk.
- Evidence of ability to work well with others in a collaborative setting to support learner growth and success.
- Experience in implementing non-aversive behavioral programs and social skills training.
- Evidence of strong writing and organizational skills.
- Evidence of ability to implement and monitor Individual Education Plans.
- Evidence of a strong commitment to quality instruction to grow learners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.
- Embrace the K-8 school configuration and best practices with high expectations and promote student success while adopting a student-centered focus that allows students to grow socially emotionally physically and academically.
- Supports the vision and mission ofDr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy by working collaboratively with the administration and ALL staff to create a positive safe andlearner-centered environment.
- Demonstrates strong work ethics a passion for creativity and always open to new and innovative ideas to impact learner growth and achievement.
- Serves as a member of the educational management team.
- Implements individual learner educational goals and objectives.
- Collects data on students progress.
- Meets with classes as assigned.
- Performs other duties as the principal/supervisor may assign.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
NOTE:
INTERESTED APPLICANTS WILL ENGAGE IN A RIGOROUS APPLICATION PROCESS. SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLYGUARANTEEAN INTERVIEW.
Mental Functions Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit stand walk go up and down stairs operate foot and hand controls use a telephone and write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound near and far vision depth perception handling and working with educational materials and/or objects and providing oral information. 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. Additional technical skills knowledge and abilities may be recommended by immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.
Employment Type
Full-Time
