2nd Grade Teacher Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership and Language Mag

2nd Grade Teacher (26-27 School Year) - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership and Language Magnet Academy (6535)

Little Rock School District M L KING JR LEADERSHIP AND LANGUAGE ACADEMY - Little Rock, Arkansas

Job : 5648364

Final date to receive applications: Jul 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Apr 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

JOB GOAL
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To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible learners.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
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This position is nine and one-fourth (9.25) month contract (190 days), plus a benefits package.
NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based on experience and LRSD’s salary placement guidelines.
FLSA: EXEMPT.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administration regulation.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or procedures governing student life and conduct.
• Plan instruction designed to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth and development of children; formatively assess student progress and modify instructional techniques; plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students; refer children to support services within the community as needed.
• Guide the learning process toward achieving curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; integrate skills into units and learning centers in the classroom.
• Prepare for instruction and demonstrate written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor; plan daily activities for paraprofessional; employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
• Implement innovative, research-based instructional strategies, assessments, techniques, and programs being considered by the District; collect pertinent data and information; work with the Center Director to prepare a formal narrative and statistical report related to the effectiveness of the innovation.
• Serve as a model classroom for the District; allow principals, teachers, parents, and others to observe in the classroom as requested; provide technical assistance, share information, and resources with other teachers on staff.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students; encourage students to set and maintain standards or classroom behavior; develop reasonable rules and procedures to maintain a classroom climate that is equitable, fair, and conducive to learning.
• Maintain an inventory of all equipment, furniture, and large center items; keep a clean and orderly classroom.
• Monitor individual and/or group activities to prevent accidents and promote social skills; take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material, and facilities.
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms; work with parents to promote cooperation, understanding of development and participation in the program; allow parents to observe their children in the classroom setting; assume responsibility for encouraging and involving parents and community in decision making relative to the development and implementation of programs at the building level.
• Promote the community spirit of the School by being responsible to the needs of the administration, staff, and children of the School at all times; use language that is encouraging and constructive in tone and volume when communicating with children or parents.
• Meet and instruct assigned class in the location and at the times designated; attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required; commit to necessary time for participating in District/school-sponsored staff development; strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Perform other duties as may…