INSTRUCTOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION Position Available In Pulaski, Arkansas

INSTRUCTOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION

Goodwill Industries of Arkansas – 3.4

Little Rock, AR Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$49.1K – $55.9K a year 12 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft PowerPoint Management Writing skills Teaching Certification Mid-level Microsoft Office Finance CDL Analysis skills Driver’s License Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Accounting Organizational skills Computer skills Business Administration Special Education Communication skills Special Education Certification Marketing Teaching Adult education Under 1 year Full Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of The Excel Center curriculum and the success of its students. We seek teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a team. The Instructor will facilitate learning for students attending Excel Center, meeting students “where they are”. He/she employs a student-centered approach effectively tailoring the instructional strategies to the individual students’ needs approaching instruction with grit, creativity, and innovation. Strategies may include but are not limited to direct instruction, one-on-one instruction, seminars, self-paced lessons, and online learning environments. Instructors employ high impact instructional practices and motivational techniques. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefits from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports. The position will work with the instructional team in meeting standards-aligned educational objectives. The position will work with the instructional team in meeting the educational objectives and supporting the school’s motto: “Relationships, Relevance, and Rigor”. Uphold a positive work environment that follows Goodwill’s Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) culture, Values, and Mission in everything you do and every interaction you have with co-workers, clients, customers and management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Provide coordination for special education services including development of IEP’s and coordination of referrals to outside resources. 2. Accommodate the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies. 3. Maintain accurate and compliant student records and prepare documentation as required by law. 4. Hold the case conference committee meetings to assist in developing measurable goals, benchmarks, and objectives to meet student’s needs. 5. Regularly monitor the implementation of the student’s IEP and provide progress reports to the student and/or family 6. Develop compliant and comprehensive transition plans 7. Clearly communicate student’s IEP accommodations to general education staff 8. Ensure any needed accommodations and modification on district, statewide, and national assessments are implemented according to the student’s IEP 9. Preparing and delivering lessons to students who reflect a range of different ages and abilities. 10. Applying standards-based grading to diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments, giving appropriate feedback, and maintaining records of students’ progress and development. 11. Applying best practices in adult education, researching new topic areas, maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge, and devising and writing new curriculum materials when needed. 12. Selecting and using a range of different learning resources and equipment, including rich technology integration, to ensure high quality learning. 13. Preparing students for passage of EOC exams, and external examinations (PARCC). 14. Managing student behavior in the classroom and on school premises, and applying appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehavior with dignity. 15. Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions aimed at improving student retention, productivity, school culture, and new student orientation. 16. Communicate student progress effectively with students, colleagues; Collaborate with staff to ensure student success. 17. Work with coaches and leadership staff to support students’ progress towards graduation and post-secondary planning. 18. Attend all team and professional development meetings. 19. Offer tutoring and other academic supports for students struggling academically. 20. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education; Licensed in special education-mild and/or intense certification required, plus 2 years related experience and/or training, and 7 to 11 months related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

State of Arkansas Special Education License

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Basic:

Contact Management, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing

INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under direction where a definite objective is set up and the employee plans and arranges own work, referring only unusual cases to supervisor.

PLANNING

Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work; may also occasionally assist in the planning of work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation. Decision Making Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance; the latter of which would affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate degree.

MENTAL DEMAND

Very close mental demand. Operations requiring very close and continuous attention for control of operations which require a high degree of coordination or immediate response. Operations requiring intermittent direct thinking to determine or select the most applicable way of handling situations regarding the organization’s administration and operations; also to determine or select material and equipment where highly variable sequences are involved.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING

Directed. Supervisory and/or professional skills using structured practices or policies and directed as to execution and review. Interpolation of learned things in moderately varied situations where reasoning and decision-making are essential.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

ACCOUNTABILITY FREEDOM TO ACT

Generally controlled. General processes covered by established policies and standards with supervisory oversight.

IMPACT ON END RESULTS

Moderate impact. Job has a definite impact on the organization’s end results. Participates with others in taking action for a department and/or total organization.

PUBLIC CONTACT

Regular contacts with patrons where the contacts are initiated by the employee. Involves both furnishing and obtaining information and, also, attempting to influence the decisions of those persons contacted. Contacts of considerable importance and of such nature, that failure to exercise proper judgment may result in important tangible or intangible losses to the organization.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

Contacts with other departments or offices and also frequently with individuals in middle level positions; consulting on problems which necessitate judgment and tact in presentation to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken. Also, important contacts with associates as required in advanced supervisory jobs.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, driver’s license/cdl, etc.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions. Continuously exposed to one or two elements such as noise, intermittent standing, walking; and occasional pushing, carrying, or lifting.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Semi-repetitive, low physical. Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; and color vision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education; Licensed in special education-mild and/or intense certification required 2. Possess the essential mindset that all students can succeed. 3. Drive to improve the outcomes and lives of students in and out of the classroom. 4. Exhibits resilience to persevere and create opportunities for students out of challenges and lessons learned. 5. Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through. 6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze data for informed decision making 7. Strong communication skills; ability to communicate direct feedback in a compelling way that empowers teachers to make immediate improvements to instruction 8. Ability to work well in a team; ability to bridge and enhance professional learning communities 9. Ability to create, monitor, and maintain systems that enhance instructional outcomes 10. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed. 11. Effective presentation skills accompanied with inspiring stage presence. 12. Has working knowledge of computer programs to perform clerical tasks: Google Applications, Microsoft Office, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer. Preferred Qualifications 1. Teaching certification in an additional content area for grades 9-12, plus 2-5 years teaching experience 2. Experience teaching in a high-needs community 3. Experience with adult learners returning for a high school diploma