SPED Teacher

Job Description

Starting Date:
Aug 1, 2026

OB

TITLE:

Special Education Teacher

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Sped Supervisor/Principal

PAY GRADE: Salary Schedule

LOCATION: Assigned building

DATE REVISED: 9/1/2023

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

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.

Education / Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• Valid Arkansas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject/level assigned
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Experience:

• At least one year of student teaching or approved internship.

Special Knowledge /

Skills:

• 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.
• Knowledge of relevant technology, including the use of i‑pads, to individualize instruction.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of the school district and state.
• Knowledge and skills in working with children with ADD and behavioral and emotional disabilities.
• 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.

• Provide research‑based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employ various teaching techniques, methods, and learning principles to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students, including present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedule team meetings and work cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
• Create a positive learning experience with emphasis on individualized instruction using appropriate sources including iPads.
• Serve as primary contact for the parent.
• Conduct special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Provide direction, supervision, and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
• Comply with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
• Complete all district and state reporting requirements.
• Establish and maintain student control and discipline in the classroom, on school premises, or during school activities.
• Employ and implement a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Collaborate and consult with educational professionals and community service providers (e.g., social services, public health, medical providers) regarding the needs of students.
• Provide consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans, and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Perform comparable duties of a similar nature as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Supervise assigned paraprofessionals.

The Prairie Grove School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Position Type: Full‑time