<p>Position Type: Special Education in Secondary</p> <p>Location: Greenbrier School District</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Valid Arkansas Teaching License </li><li>Special Education K-12 Licensure </li><li>192, 246, 530, 258, 194,196, 230, 242, 245, 195, 231, 244, 252, 428 </li><li>OR willingness to obtain licensure through alternate route </li></ul> <p>The Greenbrier School District is seeking applicants to be active members of our professional learning community and who are interested in living the mission and vision of our school district while committing to our core beliefs:</p> <ul> <li>Children come first </li><li>The classroom is the most important place in the district </li><li>Leadership and accountability are keys to our success. </li></ul> <p>Job Description</p> <p>This position is responsible for providing instruction and support designed to ensure students' growth and current and future success.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</p> <p>Teaching and Learning</p> <ul> <li>Deliver daily instruction using district-approved curriculum aligned with state standards and the Science of Reading. </li><li>Develop and implement lesson plans that are tailored to meet individual student needs and reflect accommodations for varying learning styles and exceptionalities. </li><li>Provide individualized and small group instruction to differentiate learning, adapt curriculum, and ensure student access to meaningful educational experiences. </li><li>Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for all lessons and communicating them to students. </li><li>Appropriately Incorporate technology and multimedia to enhance instruction and support student engagement. </li><li>Utilize a variety of instructional strategies based on the district Model of Instruction and evidence based materials that demonstrate knowledge of student learning styles and instructional best practices. </li><li>Develop and administer content-specific assessments and use results to inform instruction and track student progress. </li><li>Regularly progress monitor student academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth, and communicate data to stakeholders. </li><li>Maintain an engaging, safe, and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning, appropriate for the social, emotional, and physical development of students. </li><li>Maintain high expectations for student performance and support students in improving study habits and learning outcomes. </li><li>Collaborate with grade-level/content teams to align curriculum and instruction and ensure vertical and horizontal alignment across programs. </li><li>Assist in selecting instructional materials, maintaining classroom resources, and ensuring equipment is in good working condition. </li></ul> <p>Special Education</p> <ul> <li>Assess student abilities in relation to IEP goals, exceptionality, and educational outcomes using formal and informal tools. </li><li>Collaborate with special and general educators to implement inclusive practices to meet student needs. </li><li>Develop, implement, and review Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) in collaboration with staff and parents. </li><li>Participate actively in Evaluation Review (ER), IEP, and Placement, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings. </li><li>Modify and adapt general education curricula to meet the needs of students with disabilities as outlined in the IEP. </li><li>Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding needs as required in students' IEPs. </li><li>Supervise and direct the work of teacher assistants and other support personnel within the classroom. </li><li>Ensure student safety and provide a structured, supportive environment that meets behavioral and emotional needs. </li><li>Utilize specialized instructional materials, assistive technologies, and adapted equipment to support student access to curriculum. </li><li>Work in collaboration with general education staff to provide inclusive learning experiences, co-teaching, and support services. </li><li>Document services provided, maintain evaluation data, and keep student records accurate and up-to-date as per district and legal requirements. </li></ul> <p>Professionalism</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate ethical behavior, confidentiality, and professional conduct in all interactions. </li><li>Participate in school-wide and district professional development, including training on differentiation, Science of Reading, curriculum development, and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). </li><li>Maintain awareness and adherence to all state, district, and school policies, procedures, and professional standards. </li><li>Attend and actively contribute to staff meetings, committee work, and campus initiatives. </li><li>Support district goals, mission, and vision through instruction, collaboration, and professional engagement. </li><li>Act as a positive role model for students, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative school culture. </li><li>Stay current on best practices, special education law, and instructional methods through continuous professional growth. </li></ul> <p>Employability Skills</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, and a consistent work ethic by reporting to work as scheduled and minimizing disruption to instruction. </li></ul> <p>Job Contact Information:</p> <p>Name - Dr. Kelli Martin</p> <p>Title - Deputy Superintendent</p> <p>Phone - 501.679.4808</p> <p>Email - martink@greenbrierschools.org</p> <p>Salary Range/Schedule: http://greenbrierschools.org/salaries</p> <p>Terms of Employment: 190-day contract</p>