Special Education Resource Room Teacher for the 26-27 SY

Miami Public Schools; Miami (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Oklahoma is seeking a Special Education Resource Room Teacher for the 26-27 school year. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate and a bachelor's degree in education. Responsibilities include instructing assigned classes, employing various instructional techniques, and supporting student needs. Employment is annual, with salary based on the current salary schedule. An ongoing commitment to professional growth is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred in teaching and education.
• Required criminal history background check.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Responsibilities

• Punctually meets and instructs assigned classes.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques.
• Recognizes students' needs and refers to appropriate personnel.
• Creates an effective classroom environment conducive to learning.

Skills

Strong leadership and communication skills

Education

An earned bachelor's degree with a major in education

Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

Job description

Overview

Miami Public Schools is accepting applications for a Special Education Resource Room Teacher for the 26-27 SY. Experience Preferred. Appropriate OK certification required.

Qualifications

• Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
• An earned bachelor's degree with a major in education
• Teaching experience as determined by the board
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Cannot be related to any currently seated board of education member within the second degree of affinity or consanguinity.

Reports To

Special Education Director, Principal and/or Assistant Principal

Job Goal

To help students move toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

Performance Responsibilities

• Punctually meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Recognizes students\' needs and refers, when appropriate, to school personnel who can best help.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Completes reports and other school related paperwork as required, by the time requested.
• Accepts the responsibility and arrives punctually for required activities and duties.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with co-workers.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Plans a program of study in cooperation with the administration that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates an effective classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students within the limits of the resources of the district.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with these goals, establishes clear objectives and communicates these objectives to students.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.
• Maintains reasonable emotional stability, physical health and personal appearance.

Terms of Employment

Employment considered annually in accordance with Oklahoma law. Salary and work year to be according to the current salary schedule.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with Oklahoma law and the provisions of the Board\'s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.