Special Education Teacher: Inspiring Growth & Inclusion

Tulakes Elementary; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulakes Elementary in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse learning needs. You will plan individualized instruction, create a conducive classroom, monitor progress and collaborate with peers, parents and administration to meet district goals.

Ten-month position with salary according to the current schedule; reports to the Principal and may involve supervision of aides and volunteers.

Qualifications

• As set by state certification authorities.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and— in harmony with the goals— establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to student.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments 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 maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s), and cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Education

State teaching certification

Job description

Tulakes Elementary in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse learning needs. You will plan individualized instruction, create a conducive classroom, monitor progress and collaborate with peers, parents and administration to meet district goals.

Ten-month position with salary according to the current schedule; reports to the Principal and may involve supervision of aides and volunteers.