25-26 Whittier Middle School Special Education Teacher

Norman Public Schools; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Special Education Teacher to join their dedicated team. This role involves ensuring that each student has a current Individual Education Plan (IEP) and monitoring its implementation. The successful candidate will collaborate with regular education staff, provide training, and adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students. The position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students with special needs within a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are committed to fostering an inclusive educational experience, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Teacher Retirement Paid in Full

Personal Business Leave

Induction Week for New Teachers

Qualifications

• Current Oklahoma Certificate as a Special Education Teacher required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and implement IEPs for students with special needs.
• Provide support and training to staff on inclusion techniques.
• Collaborate with regular education staff to meet student needs.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Problem Solving

Creativity

Initiative

Multicultural Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Tools

Administrative Computer Systems

Job description

25-26 Whittier Middle School Special Education Teacher JobID: 4891

• Position Type:
  Special Services - Certified Positions/ Middle School Teaching
  
  
• Date Posted:
  3/31/2025
  
  
• Location:
  WHITTIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
  
  

Norman Public Schools
Special Education Classroom Teacher Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Classroom Teacher

Credentials: Current Oklahoma Certificate as a Special Education Teacher

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Training or experience required: None required for this position

Reports to: Building Administrator

Salary Schedule: Certified Salary Schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Returning teachers: 182 days
New teachers: 182 days + Induction Week

Work Schedule: 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after school and special events outside the regular workday

Personal Business Leave: 3 days

Teacher Retirement: Paid in full by Norman Public Schools

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Oklahoma laws and Norman Public School Board of Education policy.

Essential Job Functions

1. Perform applicable job functions of Classroom Teacher.
2. Initiate/participate in categorical eligibility meetings as an expert in a category of IDEA-BPL 101-476.
3. Ensure that each child has a current IEP (Individual Education Plan) with required signatures.
4. Monitor implementation of IEPs.
5. Review and write IEPs on an annual basis.
6. Create and maintain a working special education file in a locked cabinet at the site that contains: Teacher assessments that cover pre (beginning year) and post (ending year) evaluation of progress, the current IEP with required signatures, the most recent psychological evaluation, and pertinent medical information.
7. Provide the building principal advice on special education issues.
8. Provide staff in-service sessions each year as required by district policies and state/federal regulations.
9. Collaborate, consult, schedule, and instruct regular education staff regarding inclusion, intervention, and/or modification techniques.
10. Provide for the physical, social and educational needs of students.
11. Inform appropriate staff of necessary medical and other information.
12. Collaborate, consult and receive instruction from regular education staff regarding regular classroom expectations and dynamics.
13. Assist the student in taking prescribed medication.
14. Lift and/or move non-ambulatory students.
15. Diaper and toilet students ages three to adult.
16. Adapt foods and feeds the students.
17. Present a professional appearance appropriate to the teaching assignment.
18. Display knowledge and understanding of multicultural issues.
19. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Successful performance of the job requires good customer service/people skills and the ability to handle problems and provide information and technical assistance as requested. It requires complying with safety guidelines and policies to reduce accidents or injury to staff or students. It requires following school dress standards, proper attendance or leave policies, and other work-habits concerns for staff. Creativity, initiative, and effective problem solving are critical to the success of the position. Help manage the computerization of school district operations. Provide training and support to district staff in the use of administrative computer systems. Perform such tasks to the ultimate benefit of the educational program. An incumbent in this position will utilize discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment due to the complexity of the job. Since there may be several ways to solve a problem, an incumbent is free to choose the solution.