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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Interim Special Education Teacher (DMS) to deliver special education services at an assigned campus in Springdale, AR. This is a full-time, 10-month (200 day) position on the teacher salary schedule. The Interim Special Education Teacher will work with students, families, and school staff to implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), adapt curriculum, and support student growth and development.

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What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with students, parents, classroom teachers, and specialists to develop and implement IEPs for assigned students.
• Deliver instructional, therapeutic, and skill-development programs aligned to each student’s IEP.
• Assess student learning styles and progress using formal and informal measures; adjust instruction accordingly.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media, including assistive technology, to meet student needs.
• Modify and adapt general education curriculum to support inclusion and participation.
• Participate regularly in IEP meetings and coordinate with outside resource providers as needed.
• Supervise and assign work to teacher aides and volunteers; ensure completion of assigned tasks.
• Manage student behavior and implement behavior plans, including crisis intervention and physical restraints when required by IEP and district policy.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and communication with parents and school staff.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Arkansas teaching license or demonstrated eligibility to obtain one.
• Applicable Special Education endorsement or eligibility for endorsement in Arkansas.
• Student teaching, approved internship, or related special education experience.
• Ability to pass background checks and meet any district-specific hiring requirements.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of special education practices and the needs of students with disabilities.
• Experience with IEP goal-setting, implementation, and progress monitoring.
• Skill adapting curriculum and instructional strategies for diverse learners.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with students, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

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Physical & Environmental Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting.
• May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more), assisting non-ambulatory students, positioning students with physical disabilities, and using physical restraints consistent with IEP and district policy.
• Exposure to biological hazards is possible in the school environment.
• Must maintain emotional control under stress and work occasional prolonged or irregular hours as needed.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Employment Type: FULL_TIME
• Schedule: 200-day contract (10 months)
• Estimated salary: $57,167 per year (estimated)
• Additional benefits follow the Confidential Client’s teacher benefit plan.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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