Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Highland School District, Hardy, Arkansas

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:
May 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows state‑mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager for assigned students.

• Provides research‑based specialized instruction to address instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinates delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis on individualized instruction using appropriate sources including i‑pads.
• Serves as primary contact for parents.
• Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
• Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements.

• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities.
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers regarding the needs of students.
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.

• Minimum B.A./B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
• Current Arkansas teaching license in required content area.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty areas.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of i‑pads for individualizing instruction.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state.
• Knowledge and skills in working with children with ADD and behavior and emotional disabilities.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

Requires sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, operating a computer and other office equipment, reaching with hands and arms, and occasionally lifting, moving and/or supporting up to 50 pounds. Position may require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling behavior.

Full‑time

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• John Sinclair, Asst. Superintendent / HR Director
• 1627 Hwy 62/412
• Hardy, Arkansas 72542
• Phone:
• Email:
  John.sinclair