MS Special Education Teacher 26-27

Sapulpa Middle School; Sapulpa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapulpa Middle School in Sapulpa, Oklahoma seeks an MS Special Education Teacher to create a focused mild/moderate self-contained program. The teacher will establish rapport with students, motivate learners, and align instruction with each student’s IEP for success in secondary education and transition.

Posting notes current negotiated salary schedule plus SPED stipend; immediate start date. Collaboration with site administration, parents, and staff is essential for student growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Mild/Moderate or Severe/Profound Special Education andHistory and/or Science.

Responsibilities

• Teaches core curriculum aligned with state standards and district policy.
• Develops and implements IEPs with 100% compliance rating.
• Creates individualized and small group instruction based on IEP goals.
• Participates in transition planning and preparation for adult life experiences.
• Collaborates with paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents, and district personnel.

Skills

IEP development

Collaboration

Classroom management

Technology integration

De-escalation training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

MS Special Education Teacher 26-27

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928755

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Site Administrator(s)

Compensation: Current Negotiated Salary Schedule plus SPED Stipend

Overtime Status: Exempt

Position Summary: Create an exciting special education mild/moderate self-contained program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivatestudents to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for secondary education and transition, in accordance with eachstudents ability and Individualized Education Program (IEP); and establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Minimum Qualifications/Job Requirements

Education: Bachelors Degree Required

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc: Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Mild/Moderate or Severe/Profound Special Education andHistory and/or Science

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaches corecurriculum tostudents inthe classroom, usingstandardsadopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Sapulpa's Board of Education and any other appropriate learning activities as supported by the district/site adminstration.
• Actively participates in integrating technologyresources into the curriculum for student learning.
• Develops and implements IEPs by maintaining a compliance rating of 100% consistent with district requirements.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materialsto provide individualized and small group instruction inaccordance with student goals and objectives as outlined in the IEP.
• Participates in transition planning and preparation for adult life experiences.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-disciplineand initiative, follow state and district guidelines.
• Workseffectively with a team comprised of paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents, and district administrators with the purpose of providing quality educational services for each student.
• Establishes rapport with pupils and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Establishes standards ofstudent behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Completes documentation and charting required to measure progress on student IEPs and prepare progress reports.
• Evaluatesstudents academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records.
• Communicates with parents through a variety of ways to discussstudent progress and interpret the school program.
• Interacts with students, staff and parents in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participate and complete yearlyde-escalation training to promote positive interactions with students.
• Other duties as assigned by the site administrator(s).

Working Conditions

Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Professional classroomenvironment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift, sit, stand, walk, climb stairs.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
• Some exposure to student behavior may be physical and confrontational.

Sapulpa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Pete Carter , Principal
• Sapulpa Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]

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