Vacancy for a Business Teacher at NLR Academy: Requirements are a valid Arkansas Teacher's License with certification Business Technology 4-12 (or other appropriate grade level certification), along with meeting Arkansas Highly Qualified Teacher status, successful completion of Teacher Excellence Support System professional development, and the ability and willingness to use current and future technologies for instruction and support. Responsibilities include but are not limited to instructing students in one or more subjects at the middle school level designated according to state licensure / certification and subject matter as assigned by the building Principal. Excellent fringe benefit package. Interested individuals may apply online at www.nlrsd.org by accessing the Employment link; in-district staff members interested in being considered for this position need to complete a Transfer Request form (available from the District intranet found under the Human Resources link) and forward it to Dee Traylor, HR Specialist, NLRSD HR Office. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Charles Jones, Principal, via email at jonesc@nlrs.org, or by phone at (501) 955-3600, or by contacting the NLRSD HR Office via email at traylord@nlrsd.org. / 501 771-8010. The NLRSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Accountability - accepts responsibility and account for his/her actions

Accurate - performs work accurately and thoroughly

Adaptability - adapts to change in the workplace

Communication, Oral - communicates effectively with others using the spoken word

Communication, Written - communicates in writing clearly and concisely

Consensus Building - brings about group solidarity to achieve a goal

Creative - thinks in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea

Regular Attendance - reports to work regularly to maximize student progress

Diversity Oriented - works effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type

Enthusiastic - brings energy to the performance of a task

Ethical - demonstrates conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards

Goal Oriented - focuses on a goal and obtains a pre-determined result

Honesty / Integrity - truthful and seen as credible in the workplace

Initiative - takes actions to solve problems or reach goals

Innovative - looks beyond the standard solutions

Interpersonal - gets along well with a variety of personalities and individuals

Judgment - formulates sound decisions using the available information

Loyal - demonstrates a trait of duty to students and to coworkers

Management Skills - organizes and directs oneself, and a classroom, so as to effectively supervise students

Motivation - inspires oneself, and students, to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability

Organized - possesses the trait of being organized so as to follow systematic methods of performing tasks

Patience - acts calmly under stress and strain

Positive attitude - optimistic, team-first attitude displayed at all times

Presentation Skills - effectively presents information to students, parents, and others

Problem Solving - finds solutions for challenges, deals proactively with work-related problems

Punctual - reports to work on time, reports to class or other duties on time

Reliability - dependable and trustworthy

Responsible - accountable or answerable for one's conduct.

Tactful - shows consideration for and maintains good relations with students, parents, and coworkers

Team Building - convinces students, parents, and coworkers to work toward goalsMinimum of a Bachelor's Degree with a valid Arkansas Teacher's License with appropriate certification (Music), meeting Arkansas Department of Education standards

Experience SKILLS & ABILITIES

Basic technology proficiency, with the ability to learn and implement district teacher technology to include grade reporting and parental communication technology (Grade Quick, Ed Line Programs)Valid Arkansas Teacher's License with appropriate certification in accordance with Arkansas Department of Education requirements. Appreciation for diversity. Ability to pass required ASP/FBI/DHS background checks.

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. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud, depending on the activities of the day. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. The work environment is generally indoors in a school classroom. Large crowds and student assembly situations are encountered in this job. The information contained in this is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.