Empowering Special Education Teacher

Midwest City; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest City Public Schools in Oklahoma City seeks a qualified Special Education Teacher to provide instruction to students with disabilities in both Special Education and General Education settings.

Candidates should understand a range of disabilities, be familiar with IEP services, Behavior Modification strategies, IDEA, and MTSS. Strong communication with families and adherence to district timelines are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university.
• Special Education teaching certificate; Mild/Moderate Certificate and/or Severe/Profound Certificate.

Responsibilities

• 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 per their IEP services.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, individually and in small group, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports per IEP and District requirements.
• Communicates with parents through IEP conferences and other means to discuss pupils progress and interpret the school program.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Completes all paperwork, district and state special education forms, in a timely manner so Federal compliance timelines are met.
• Works with the General Educationclassroom teacher to provide appropriate accommodations for students on an IEP.
• Additional duties that may be assigned by immediate supervisor or above.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Behavior Modification

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Special Education certificate (M/M or S/P)

Job description

Midwest City Public Schools in Oklahoma City seeks a qualified Special Education Teacher to provide instruction to students with disabilities in both Special Education and General Education settings.

Candidates should understand a range of disabilities, be familiar with IEP services, Behavior Modification strategies, IDEA, and MTSS. Strong communication with families and adherence to district timelines are essential.