<p>DEPARTMENT: Teaching JOB STATUS: Full Time</p> <p>POSITIONS SUPERVISED: N/A REPORTS TO Principal/Sped Supervisor</p> <p>GRADE/LEVEL: 7-12 FLSA: Exempt</p> <p>WORK SCHEDULE: Per contracted days</p> <p>POSITION SUMMARY</p> <p>Under the supervision of the principal and the special education supervisor, the secondary teacher supports the instructional process by helping students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. The teacher will lead students toward fulfilling their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>To communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, parents, and students in a professional manner</p> <p>To teach Cutter Morning Star approved curriculum</p> <p>To be prepared to instruct all assigned classes at the designated time and place</p> <p>To plan a program of study and prepare lesson plans and instructional materials that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, per their Individualized Educational Program (IEP) for Special Education</p> <p>To create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and abilities of the students</p> <p>To encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior</p> <p>To guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects for each student according to their IEP</p> <p>To take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities</p> <p>To employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided the needs and capabilities of the individual or student groups involved</p> <p>To assess the academic and social growth of students on a regular basis, keep appropriate and accurate records, and prepare progress reports as required following their IEP guidelines for paperwork management</p> <p>To maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations during each school year for each student requiring an IEP for their services that you hold the folder of or any others that may be assigned to you</p> <p>To identify student needs, make appropriate referrals, and develop strategies for individual education plans</p> <p>To communicate regularly with parents using web-based reporting sites, newsletters, notes, phone calls, and conferences</p> <p>To plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips</p> <p>To create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work</p> <p>To adhere to all rules and regulations as stated in Cutter Morning Star School District Personnel Policies Handbook</p> <p>To adhere to attendance and tardy policies for faculty and staff</p> <p>To conduct oneself in a manner that represents the board of education, district, school, faculty, staff, students, parents, community, and profession in a positive, supporting manner.</p> <p>To adhere to the professional ethical and legal standards</p> <p>To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent</p> <p>POSITION QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Competency Statements</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of the schools and Cutter Morning Star School District policies and procedures </li><li>Evidence of strong commitment to quality education </li><li>Evidence of strong organizational skills </li><li>Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills </li></ul> <p>Education</p> <p>Minimum of Bachelor's Degree with an accredited educational institution and endorsements in the areas of the teaching assignment. Other requirements per job description.</p> <p>Experience</p> <p>1 year of successful experience with Highly Qualified designation status is preferred. Other requirements per job description.</p> <p>Certificates & Licenses</p> <p>Valid Arkansas certificate/ license or alternative certificate/license for compliance with the necessary ADE requirements to meet the position's essential duties and responsibilities.</p> <p>Computer Skills</p> <p>Ability to apply basic computer programs (spreadsheet, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, others) to enhance job performance. (Others could include e-School, HAC/TAC, NWEA, TLI)</p> <p>Other Requirements</p> <p>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community.</p> <p>Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.</p> <p>Ability to perform duties with awareness of all federal, state, and district requirements.</p> <p>LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and the general public.</p> <p>MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic math operations to meet job expectations.</p> <p>REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations appropriately to meet job expectations.</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</p> <p>Physical Abilities</p> <p>Stand C</p> <p>Walk F</p> <p>Sit O</p> <p>Handling / Fingering F</p> <p>Reach Outward F</p> <p>Reach Above Shoulder F</p> <p>Climb O</p> <p>Crawl O</p> <p>Squat or Kneel O</p> <p>Bend O</p> <p>Lift/Carry</p> <p>10 lbs or less C</p> <p>11 - 20 lbs C</p> <p>21 - 50 lbs F</p> <p>51 - 100 lbs O</p> <p>Over 100 lbs N</p> <p>Push / Pull</p> <p>12 lbs or less C</p> <p>13-25lbs C</p> <p>26-40 lbs F</p> <p>41-100lbs O</p> <p>N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.</p> <p>O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.S+ hrs/day)</p> <p>F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)</p> <p>C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)</p> <p>Other Physical Requirements</p> <p>Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth perception)</p> <p>The sense of Sound (ability to converse with others, conduct telephone conversations)</p> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <p>The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform with the essential functions.</p> <p>The Cutter Morning Star School District HR Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the CMSSD reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Cutter Morning Star School District may deem appropriate.</p> <p>The Cutter Morning Star School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>It is the policy of the Cutter Morning School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.</p>