Special Education Teacher - Middle School 5th-8th + $10K SPED Cert Bonus (AMS Little Rock)

Special Education Teacher - Middle School 5th-8th ( Resource )

Location: 6423 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock, AR 72204
Salary Range: $51,750 - $59,444 + $10K SPED Cert Bonus

Position Summary: 

The Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is a network of top-rated, public K-8 charter schools in Arizona that have been in operation for 20 years. AMS Arkansas is our network’s first out-of-state expansion, and we could not be more excited to serve students and families in the Little Rock community! We deeply believe in the power of high expectations and a rigorous curriculum to develop today’s students into tomorrow’s global visionaries. 

Are you a data-driven, culturally aware teacher, who is determined to provide opportunities for ALL students to excel academically? You belong here! 

Make a difference in the lives of children who may not otherwise have access to high-quality education and inspire students to have high standards for their own academic and behavioral success! We want teachers who will be impassioned and driven by our mission to make an impact by providing an exceptional education for underserved students. Join our community and help us change the world, one student at a time. 

Responsibilities: 

• Use AMS curriculum standards to teach students above and below grade-level through a differentiated approach 

• Attending weekly professional development and meetings with grade level team/professional learning communities 

• Communicating with parents and leading parent-student-teacher meetings to facilitate progress in and outside of the classroom 

• Coordinating with administrators and other staff members to create an environment focused on meeting students’ academic and behavioral needs 

• Using measurable data, track student performance and enrich their progress with visible results 

• Together, with support from our network, contribute to the improvement of practices and procedures that will build upon our success 

• Use PBIS and preventative intervention strategies to guide student progress in developing social and emotional skills that will help them navigate a path to higher learning 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. 

• Arkansas SPED Certificate or ability to apply for a certificate within 30 days of hire.

• Demonstration of content knowledge in education and/or the core subject being taught (through college degree, teaching experience, or state teaching certification) 

• Advanced degree in education (Master’s or Higher) highly preferred 

• At least 3 years of full-time teaching experience highly preferred

• Arkansas State teaching certification highly preferred 

• Ability to pass a background check