CERTIFIED MASTERS TEACHER

Date: Aug 20, 2024

Req ID: 41772

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

Anticipated Starting Salary: 50,000

Position Number: 2208-2580
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: Until Filled

Join the Arkansas Department of Education where each student is recognized as an individual. Through a cultivation of world-class educators, partnering with communities, and an influx of social supports, Arkansas Department of Education provides multi-level supports that help ensure students will receive a personalized education and develop a life-long love of learning.

Job Title: CERTIFIED MASTERS TEACHER

Position the Arkansas School of Blind and Visually Impaired are listed below:

Elementary Special Education Teacher (K-6)
- Successful applicants must currently possess licensure as a special education instructional specialist in the grades served (licensure code 230, 231, 246, or equivalent) or qualify for an alternate pathway to obtain the necessary licensure credential. Experience serving blind and/or visually impaired students with developmental delays is preferred. Proficiency in reading and transcribing Braille at an instructional level is required. Applicants who do not currently possess proficiency in reading and transcribing Braille at an instructional level will be expected to obtain that credential through a training program in a specified timeframe provided by the school. Candidates must commit to receive additional professional development training provided by the school or licensure credential in delivering appropriate services to blind and visually impaired students.
Elementary Teacher (K-6)
- Successful applicants must currently possess licensure as an elementary teacher in the grades served (licensure code 183, 184, 253, or equivalent) or qualify for an alternate pathway to obtain the necessary licensure credential. Experience serving blind and/or visually impaired students is preferred. Proficiency in reading and transcribing Braille at an instructional level is required. Applicants who do not currently possess proficiency in reading and transcribing Braille at an instructional level will be expected to obtain that credential through a training program in a specified timeframe provided by the school. Candidates must commit to receive additional professional development training provided by the school or licensure credential in delivering appropriate services to blind and visually impaired students.

Position Information

Class Code: E035C

Grade: GS08

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $45,010.00 - $65,265.00

Summary

The Certified Masters Teacher is responsible for teaching academic subjects to deaf, blind, or vision or hearing-impaired students. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Evaluates sensory impaired students' strengths and weaknesses based on medical, psychosocial and academic achievement tests, teacher assessments, and observation of students. Writes or advises others in preparing Individualized Education Plans (IEP's) to establish individual achievement goals for each student. Develops lesson plans for reaching IEP goals and complying with curriculum guidelines. Creates or modifies teaching materials and learning aids for sensory impaired students. Utilizes specialized instructional methods, including sign language or Braille, to teach classes. Evaluates student progress through written work, observation, testing, and oral feedback and completes reports on student achievement. Meets with students, parents, and/or other staff to discuss student goals, progress, and/or problems. Presents in-service training and workshops on the education of the sensory impaired. Provides technical assistance and consultation to other staff, including teachers, speech pathologists, interpreters, counselors, and school administrators, regarding curricula, materials, and the identification and assessment of the sensory impaired. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the subject matter being taught. Knowledge of educational planning and the principles and techniques of teaching sensory-impaired persons. Knowledge of learning aids and teaching materials appropriate to the subject matter and student's impairment. Ability to develop and teach individualized achievement goals based upon various tests and evaluation results. Ability to evaluate students' progress and revise IEP's and lesson plans. Ability to interact with others to inform or discuss and resolve problems. Ability to provide advice and guidance relative to the education of the sensory impaired. Ability to teach communication systems, such as Braille or sign language, required for instructing the sensory impaired.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a master's degree in a teaching area or education related field; plus certification from the Arkansas Department of Education, in accordance with ACA 6-17-401, 6-17-402, and 6-17-403. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.