5th/6th Grade Special Ed Teacher - Empower & Inspire

Mustang Public Schools; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mustang Public Schools in Oklahoma is seeking a 2026-2027 5th/6th Grade Special Education Teacher to deliver instruction aligned with IEPs, collaborate with general education staff, and monitor student progress in a supportive learning environment.

The role requires planning, data collection, participation in IEP meetings, and maintaining confidentiality while guiding students toward mastery of content and social-emotional growth.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at designated times unless appropriate administrator/supervisor has been notified.
• Prepares for assigned classes and provides written evidence of preparation that reflects objectives to be achieved.
• Participates in the evaluative process for special education placement as required.
• Uses state and district standards to guide instruction and focuses on content mastery for all students.
• Participates in eligibility, placement and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team meetings as required.
• Maintains a "work" folder for each student when appropriate, to document students' progress.
• Provides appropriate educational program for students.
• Serves as a consultant to regular classroom teachers for IEP students in regular classrooms.
• Cooperates with general education classroom teachers and other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods to be used with students in special education.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, materials available and needs and capabilities of the child.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Provides documentation of required modifications and accommodations on a timely basis to all general education classroom staff.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner and according to current local, state and federal guidelines.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and professional development activities, and serves on committees as required.
• Assists in the selection, inventory of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Completes reports and other school related paperwork as required, within stated timelines.
• Accepts responsibility and arrives punctually for activities and duties as assigned.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and the parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of assigned students.
• Is actively involved in professional growth activities.
• Creates an effective classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental levels and interests of students within the limits of the resources of the district.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of the IEP goals.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct; and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Maintains appropriate emotional stability, physical health, personal appearance and personality.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Demonstrates stated criteria for effective teaching performance.
• Abides by all district, state and federal laws, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job description

Mustang Public Schools in Oklahoma is seeking a 2026-2027 5th/6th Grade Special Education Teacher to deliver instruction aligned with IEPs, collaborate with general education staff, and monitor student progress in a supportive learning environment.

The role requires planning, data collection, participation in IEP meetings, and maintaining confidentiality while guiding students toward mastery of content and social-emotional growth.