Secondary Special Education Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Fort Gibson (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Fort Gibson is looking to hire a Secondary Special Education Teacher to join their dedicated team. This full-time position requires a valid Oklahoma Certification and a commitment to nurturing a supportive learning environment for students. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing educational programs tailored to individual needs and ensuring compliance with IEPs.

Applicants should have strong organizational skills and a passion for helping students with disabilities succeed in the classroom. Immediate starting date and an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful educational experience await the right individual.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Oklahoma certification for the area of Mild/Moderate certification.
• Ability to create an appropriate learning environment for students.
• Must ensure compliance with IEPs and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises programs that meet individual student needs.
• Creates a conducive learning environment for students.
• Guides classroom learning and assesses student achievements.

Skills

Valid Oklahoma Certification for Area

Meets NCLB Requirements for Highly Qualified Teacher

Ability to define problems and collect data

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Secondary Special Education Teacher

Fort Gibson Public School Fort Gibson Special Education Department - Fort Gibson, Oklahoma
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Job Details

Job ID: 5772246

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: Special Education Teacher

Qualifications: Valid Oklahoma Certification for Area; Must meet NCLB Requirements for Highly Qualified Teacher with a Minimum of Mild/Moderate Certification

Reports To: Principal and/or Special Services Administrator

Terms of Employment: Clear Criminal History; Temporary Contract for New Hire

Essential Job Functions:

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity levels and interests of students.
• Guides a classroom learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and -in harmony with those goals- establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Monitors the disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• 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.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teachers assistants and volunteers to achieve the best educational results and supervises their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as requested.
• Enforces all rules governing the conduct of students as prescribed by the principal or superintendent.
• Strives to maintain hygienic conditions and practices in the classroom.
• Reports to the principal any serious accident or illness - affecting students in his or her charge.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the academic day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Assist the school district to provide a safe, nurturing environment for students.
• Conducts meetings, completes paperwork, implements IEPs as required by local, state, and federal regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Provide physical and educational services as needed for each student.
• Completes any assignment required by the Special Services Administrator or principal in a timely manner.

Other Job Functions: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Scott, Farmer
• Fort Gibson Administration Building
• Email: [e-mail]