Financial Assistant (Public) jobs in Fort Smith, AR

*Out of state applicants please provide ADE's verification of provisional licensure eligibility*

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Science Teacher and Assistant Baseball Coach

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A full contract for this position is 190 days, with benefits as specified in employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on actual start date. 

BEGINNING: August 2024

LOCATION: Southside High School

QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet AR licensure requirements

DISTRICT VALUES

• We will always put student needs ?rst.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We expect accountability.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.                         

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teaches content and other appropriate learning activities to students in a classroom, utilizing the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education
• Implements a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives and grade-level expectations
• Following all TESS rubric “proficient” level expectations for their role
• Instructs students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the curriculum specified in state law, administrative regulations, procedures, and the Mission, Vision, and Values of the School District
• Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate students and best utilize the available time for instruction
• Assesses student performance results and develops lesson plans and instructional materials for the class including individualized and small group instruction as necessary in order to adapt the curriculum performance standards to the needs of each student
• Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly
• Maintains an atmosphere of respect and rapport ensuring all interactions are respectful (student to student, student to teacher, teacher to student, and teacher to teacher)
• Establishes and maintains standards of behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents on the individual student's progress
• Provides specific, timely, and constructive feedback to students
• Identifies students’ needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and reflects high expectations for student engagement and learning
• Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors, including after-school faculty meetings
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Maintains professional competence through participation in professional development activities provided by the District and/or self-selected professional growth activities
• Administers standardized assessments as mandated by the school district and state
• Supervises students on recess, bus, and before and after school duty, on field trips, and in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
• Participates in curriculum development programs within the school of assignment and/or on a District level
• Carries out duty as assigned, including after-school or before-school duties
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance 
• Attends building events/activities at night, as requested by administration
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
• Maintains emotional control under stress
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned 

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS  

• Has the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting, and kneeling.
• Teachers could be asked to teach at various locations to serve the needs of students

See Certified Staff Salary Schedule   

For our salary schedule, click this link to visit our district website.

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