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Job Description
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
Contract Employee through Hot Springs School District
Reports to: OCC Residential Services Director and/or OCYFS Executive Director
Last Revised: 2012
Position Summary:
The Certified Teaching position will assist OCC shelter residents with maintaining their assigned
public-school grade level while improving social and life skills necessary to be successful in school and
in the community. Standardized academic assessments of youth will guide scholastic initiatives
physical education and remediation activities provided. Program goals are to improve students
academic performance enhance their knowledge regarding the world of work provide health and
nutrition information and to expand awareness of world community through hands-on enrichment
opportunities. Program goals and funding are determined by Hot Springs School District in
compliance with Title I-Part D Services through Arkansas Department of Education.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and coordinate an overall educational enrichment program for shelter residents during
the school year.
Assess youth at intake and each 20 days in reading and math utilizing the APEX website.
Maintain sign-in sheet as documentation of each class period.
Maintain behavior progress notes on each youths behavior during the education programs.
Work closely with Youth Advocates who provide additional assistance during class time.
QUALIFICATIONS
Teaching Certificate Required prefer K-12 or 5-9 grades special education a plus.
Pass a drug screen and maintain current TB card.
Must have a current Arkansas Drivers license and insurable under OCCs commercial vehicle
insurance policy.
Must receive child maltreatment clearance through the Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central
Registry.
Must receive adult maltreatment clearance through the Arkansas Protective Services-Adult
Maltreatment Central Registry.
Must receive Arkansas State Police criminal background clearance as mandated by Arkansas
Department of Human Services Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Welfare Agencies.
Skills and Knowledge:
The Teacher works effectively with all agency staff members to promote a positive productive ethical
culture.
Demonstrates knowledge of child & youth development.
Demonstrates knowledge of Arkansas licensing regulations.
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrates the ability to be a team leader and motivate others.
Demonstrates the ability to collect and analyze data relevant to educational setting Practices excellent organizational skills.
Practices and models conflict resolution skills.
Follows OCYFS code of ethics.
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity to OCYFSs clients and families.
The Teaching position is a contracted position and is not an employee of Ouachita Children Youth and
Family Services.
Employment Type
Contract
