CHS Special Education Teacher

Young World Physical Education

Choctaw (OK)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A public school district located in Choctaw, Oklahoma seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support diverse learning needs. This role involves tailoring educational experiences based on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), utilizing various teaching strategies, and collaborating with parents. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and possess a valid teaching certificate. The position is full-time, with responsibilities across various subjects and a commitment to fostering each pupil's academic success.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
Special Education teaching certification necessary.
Ability to read and interpret complex documents.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

Teach subjects per curriculum adapted for each pupil's IEP.
Evaluate pupil academic and social growth.
Communicate with parents about pupil progress.
Maintains student progress records and communicates with parents/IEP teams.
Works with regular education staff to provide accommodations for students with disabilities.
Administers assessments and participates in curriculum development as required.
Supervises students during designated activities and ensures a safe learning environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Special Education teaching certificate

Job description

CHS Special Education Teacher

Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public School District Choctaw High School - Choctaw, Oklahoma Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5522841

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

SALARY LEVEL: NEGOTIATED SALARY SCHEDULE

DEPARTMENT: INSTRUCTION

REPORTS TO: ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY PRINCIPAL

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) from four year college or university; Special Education teaching certificate. Must meet state requirements to be considered a “Highly Qualified” teacher.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumferences, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities based on student’s IEP.
Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
Communicates with parents through IEP conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school’s programs.
Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district and state testing program.
Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
Develops and uses instructional material suitable for verbal or visual instruction of pupils with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities.
Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help the pupils make a satisfactory transition to school.
Completes all paperwork, district and state special education forms, in a timely manner.
Works with regular classroom teacher to provide appropriate accommodations for special needs students.
Other duties that may be assigned by the administrator.