Certified Special Education Teacher - Academy

Compliance/HIPAA

While performing the duties of this position the teacher will comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to Easterseals Arkansas. The employee has access to all client-protected health information of the individuals directly served by this person, except psychotherapy notes. Employees will not attempt to access any other protected health information unless otherwise approved by Supervisor or Privacy Officer.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises teaching assistants in the classroom regarding the educational needs of clients. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Master’s in Education or Education related field. Teaching License required. Certification in Special Education preferred. Individuals completing an Alternate Licensing Plan will be considered. Three or more years of experience as a classroom teacher preferred.

Competencies

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, management, and supervisory skills. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Knowledge of best practices and curriculum for early childhood 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.

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Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Easterseals Arkansas has designated this position as a “non-safety sensitive” position under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.

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