Teachers - Special Education Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits packages

Career increment adjustments based on education/experience

Job summary

Tulsa Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide individualized instruction and support within various educational settings. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree and an Oklahoma Teaching Certification for Special Education. This role requires experience working with disabled children and proficiency in Microsoft and Google Office Suites. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate computer literacy and effective communication skills, preferably being bilingual in Spanish. Physical requirements include the ability to lift heavy objects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification with an endorsement in Special Education.
• Experience working with children who are disabled.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement instruction per students’ IEPs.
• Establish rapport with students using intervention techniques.
• Work effectively with a team to provide educational services.

Skills

Working with children who are disabled

Computer literacy (EdPlan)

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficient in Google Office Suite

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Oklahoma Teaching Certification with endorsement

Job description

Full Job Description: Special Education Teacher

Grade: Teacher’s Salary Schedule

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages, please visit: Compensation and Benefits website.

Position Summary

To the maximum extent possible, the Special Education Teacher works either within a self-contained special education classroom or as a co‑teacher within the general education setting; when required, the Teacher shall design and implement small group to individualized instruction per students’ IEPs; consistently establishes effective rapport with students by use of research‑based intervention techniques; responsible for working effectively with a team comprised of paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents and central office staff with the purpose of providing quality educational services for each and every student, each and every day, without exception.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

• Working with children who are disabled

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Etc.

• Oklahoma Teaching Certification with an endorsement of Mild/Moderate Special Education or Severe/Profound Special Education
• Preference for applicants who are highly qualified in the content areas of math, reading, language arts, science or social studies; to demonstrate highly qualified status, completed HOUSSE with documentation or certification in content area is

Required

• Within a school year, be able to demonstrate computer literacy through the accurate use of EdPlan (state IEP program)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Physical Requirements

• Adequate physical strength and mobility are required to implement strategies for de‑escalation and emergency intervention
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to frequently lift more than 50 lbs. with assistance