Empowering Secondary Language Arts Remedial Specialist

Oklahoma City Public Schools; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Public Schools seeks a Secondary Teacher - Remedial Specialist/Academic Achievement – Language Arts to create flexible programs and a classroom environment fostering learning and growth at US Grant High School.

The role involves delivering language arts instruction aligned with state standards, developing lesson plans, and maintaining student records while communicating with parents and collaborating with staff to support student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field required.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Secondary Education in subjects listed below or Alternative Teaching Certification as approved by Oklahoma State Department of Education required
• Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, follow state and district guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Teaches language arts to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma City’s Board of Education and any other appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct 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 with the identified objectives.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Treat pupils with respect and dignity.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Interacts with pupils, staff and parents in a positive and professional manner.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Establish rapport with pupils and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Actively participate in full implementation of the OKCPS model for School Improvement.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and selfselected professional growth activities.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in education

Oklahoma Teaching Certification

Job description

Oklahoma City Public Schools seeks a Secondary Teacher - Remedial Specialist/Academic Achievement – Language Arts to create flexible programs and a classroom environment fostering learning and growth at US Grant High School.

The role involves delivering language arts instruction aligned with state standards, developing lesson plans, and maintaining student records while communicating with parents and collaborating with staff to support student achievement.