Elementary K-2; ALE Teacher-Mcdermott Elementary SCHOOL

Elementary K-2 (ALE) Teacher - MCDERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Little Rock School District MCDERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas

• Job : 5777392
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Jun 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

To provide students assigned to PBIS/ALE with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. To enable students to develop academic competencies and behavioral self‑regulation skills in order to function successfully in society.

This position is a 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
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• Must meet Arkansas certification requirements in elementary education (P-4).
• At least five (5) years experience as a teacher working with urban youth including experience with students with special needs and behavioral or mental health issues.
• Competent in total teaching act and differentiated instructional planning and delivery of appropriate instruction for multi‑grade setting.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, best practice teaching strategies/interventions, and commitment to fully implement Common Core State Standards (ELA and Mathematics) for primary level students.
• Committed to the creation of a safe, orderly, and secure school climate.
• Demonstrates proficiency in writing and implementing Individualized Behavior Management Plans.
• Evidence of strong skills in facilitation in order to successfully collaborate with district personnel and community agencies in a manner that will promote a positive image of the Little Rock School District.
• Willingness to participate in on‑going professional development.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to quality integrated education.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates the conviction that all children can and will learn in the Little Rock School District.

Such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

• Coordinate the overall structure of the school’s primary level PBIS/ALE program in accordance with state and district goals and objectives.
• Fully implement grade appropriate curricula for assigned students.
• Provide direct instruction to assigned students in self‑contained multi‑grade classroom, appropriate to each student’s abilities and behavioral needs.
• Schedule and facilitate intake, progress, and exit conferences.
• Consult with parents, teachers and principals, specialists, students, and community resources.
• Regular assessment of student academic, behavioral, social, and emotional growth through collection of anecdotal data or other evidence.
• Adhere to district guidelines for grade reporting and district / state assessments.
• Commit to regular attendance at workshops and meetings for continued professional growth.
• Fully integrate technology into the learning environment.
• Perform additional auxiliary duties as assigned.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and down stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone and write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information.

Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year. Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.

Position Type: Full‑Time

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

• Ervin, Kameron , Principal
• MCDERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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  Ervin, Kameron