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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$65,163 / year median in Arkansas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
ALE Teacher
Heber Springs School District (AR)
Heber Springs Elementary School - Heber Springs, Arkansas This job is also posted in Arkansas Jobs In Ed, and Heber Springs School District (AR)
Job Details
Job ID:
5914977
Application Deadline:
Mar 03, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Job Title:
Classroom Teacher
Department:
Curriculum and Instruction
Reports to: Building Principals
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Length of Contract:
190-day contract. Teachers are on-duty for 7 hrs., 30 minutes per day but may periodically be required to attend after-school or evening events as a normal expectation of their position.
Job Summary:
provides direct and indirect academic instruction, behavioral support, and social-emotional guidance to students in non-traditional classroom settings.
Key Responsibilities:
Instruction:
Deliver direct and indirect small group or individualized lessons across multiple subjects and grade levels.
Behavioral Support:
Implement evidence-based behavior management techniques, track behavioral growth, and foster a safe, structured setting.
Collaboration:
Work closely with school counselors, general education teachers, administrators, and parents on student progress.
Data & Compliance:
Monitor and document academic and behavioral data, maintain confidential files, and follow Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or intervention plans.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Licensure:
Must hold a valid Arkansas teaching license appropriate for the assigned grade levels.
State Ratios:
Under Arkansas rules (6 CAR § 272-203),K-6 or K-8 preferred ALE classrooms generally cap at 10 students per teacher (or 12 if a paraprofessional is present).
Background Check:
Successful completion of state and federal pre-employment background checks.
Position Type:
Full-Time