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Easterseals Arkansas

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United States, Little Rock

Category:
Education

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Instructs individuals served in activities designed to promote social, physical, intellectual and literacy growth. Provides personal care to individuals served by program in a discrete and professional manner. Evaluates individual using standardized and criterion-based testing materials across five domains including motor, social, cognitive, self-help/adaptive, and communication including scoring the evaluation and generating a report.

Job Responsibility:

Instructs individuals served in activities designed to promote social, physical, intellectual and literacy growth
Provides personal care to individuals served by program in a discrete and professional manner
Evaluates individual using standardized and criterion-based testing materials across five domains including motor, social, cognitive, self-help/adaptive, and communication including scoring the evaluation and generating a report
Teach in the following areas of development: social/emotional, cognitive, motor, language and communication and self-help
Use appropriate management and modification techniques to manage behavior
Plan and implement weekly lesson plans based on each individual’s needs
Follow standard frameworks for classroom set-up and implementation of curriculum and supplements
Evaluate functional level of individual served on skill sets using screening tools, data collection and assessments
Prepare materials and instruction aids to successfully present objectives
Keep accurate records and data related to attendance, progress, guardian contact, medical needs, daily health checks, accidents/occurrences
Arrange and supervise meaningful special activities
Communicate regularly with guardian(s) and program team regarding strengths and needs of individuals served
Communicate regularly with supervisor or designee about any issues or concerns
Ensure the classroom meets quality standards and state requirements for education and licensure
Collaborate with program team to provide appropriate and individualized programming and modifications for individuals with disabilities
Collaborate with program team to ensure that goals and objectives align and are consistently implemented across disciplines
Plan and direct classroom duties of teaching assistants (TAs)/paraprofessionals
Assist with personal care for individuals served by program including feeding, diapering/toileting
Maintain safe, orderly, and clean classroom
Attend initial placement conferences, teaming conferences and annual individualized treatment plan (ITP) or individualized education plan (IEP) meetings and conferences
Supervises one to three teaching assistants (TA)/paraprofessionals in the classroom

Requirements:

Associates or Bachelor's degree in education or related field (ABA, Speech-Language, Occupational or Physical therapy) required
Three-years teaching experience preferred
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, management, and supervisory skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Knowledge of best practices and curriculum for education and development and the inclusion and role of therapy and other related fields in the programming and service delivery for each child
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, statutes, or governmental regulations
Ability to present to groups and answer questions – both in person and via video conference
Strong computer skills to use electronic health management platform, email, calendar, word, excel, video conferencing, and presentation software
Strong orientation to deadlines and detail
Demonstrated ability to work with and support children with a diverse range of abilities
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with employees and families at diverse levels
Ability to develop both the members of a team as well as the team itself
Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness
CPR/First Aid required within 30 days of hire

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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