Secondary Biology Teacher North Little Rock High School

Secondary Biology Teacher - North Little Rock High School

Location: North Little Rock, Arkansas

Starting Date: Immediately

Department: Instructional

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Building Principal

Grade/Level: Secondary (9-12)

Amount of

Travel Required:

Minimal travel may be required for pre‑approved professional development activities.

Work Schedule: 190‑day contract, Monday through Friday

Instruct students in Science and Medical Professions at the secondary level, as designated by state licensure, certification, and subject matter, assigned by the building principal.

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
• Follow district policy and building procedures for student management; demonstrate proficient classroom management skills.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with other staff members.
• Maintain a high individual attendance rate (goal 95% or above) to maximize student learning.
• Follow building procedures regarding attendance and punctuality and keep the principal informed at times.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Assign and grade class work and homework in a timely manner; communicate student progress via Edline as required.
• Enforce all NLRSD Board policies, administrative procedures, and rules governing students.
• Plan and conduct balanced instructional activities using research‑based best practices.
• Guide and counsel students based on their academic interests and needs; oversee safe use and care of equipment and materials.
• Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation when requested.
• Use technology to support instruction.
• Meet with parents/guardians to discuss child’s progress.
• Confer with parents/guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve 504 plans, behavioral, and academic problems; assist in the development and implementation of IEPs.
• Prepare objectives and comprehensive lesson plans following curriculum maps and Arkansas State Frameworks.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Administer standardized achievement tests per state requirements; interpret results to determine student strengths and needs; develop, implement, and update Academic Improvement Plans.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform supervisory duties as assigned in accordance with state statutes.
• Adhere to NLRSD policies and the state‑mandated Educators' Code of Ethics.
• Follow all state and federal guidelines under IDEA and ADA to ensure access to a comprehensive education for all students.
• Maintain a valid Arkansas Teacher’s License with appropriate certification and Highly Qualified Teacher status (if applicable).
• Maintain awareness of district policies available on the NLRSD website (School Board, Policies, Certified Personnel).
• Perform other duties assigned by the principal.

• Accountability – Accepts responsibility and accounts for actions.
• Accurate – Performs work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to change in the workplace.
• Communication, Oral – Communicates effectively with others.
• Communication, Written – Communicates in writing clearly and concisely.
• Consensus Building – Brings about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
• Creative – Thinks in a way that produces a new concept or idea.
• Regular Attendance – Reports to work regularly to maximize student progress.
• Diversity Oriented – Works…