Special Education Teacher- Northridge

Northridge Elementary; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northridge Elementary in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse learning needs. The role is a Ten-month position with salary steps per the district schedule and immediate starting date.

Responsibilities include planning individualized instruction, managing the classroom, collaborating with teachers and parents, and following district policies to promote student growth and achievement.

Qualifications

• Certification requirements per state 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 curriculum goals and communicates objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that meet stated objectives.
• Assesses student progress and seeks district specialists as required.
• Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assists administration in implementing school policies and maintains classroom order.
• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers, and evaluates their performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees.

Education

State certification authorities

Job description

Special Education Teacher- Northridge

Putnam City Northridge Elementary - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928366
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE:

Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• As set by state certification authorities.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

SUPERVISES: Teacher aide and volunteers assigned

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 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.
• Assess 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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month year. Salary and work year to be

according to the current schedule.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually for tenured and semi-annually for evaluation of professional personnel.

Approved: __________________________________________ Date:_______________

Teacher’s signature: ___________________________________ Date:_______________

*Teacher’s signature indicates knowledge of the job description. However, this job description will

not be used for the purpose of teacher evaluation.

January 3, 1978, rev. 02/00

Putnam City Schools District I-1, Oklahoma

Position Type: Full-Time