Teachers - Special Education Teacher

Fountain; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulsa Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher to work in a self-contained class or as a co-teacher within a general education setting, designing and implementing small-group to individual instruction based on students’ IEPs. Build rapport with students using evidence-based strategies and collaborate with a team of educators, parents, and district staff.

Applicants should hold Oklahoma Teaching Certification with an endorsement in Mild/Moderate or Severe/Profound Special Education, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification with an endorsement of Mild/Moderate Special Education or Severe/Profound Special Education.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement small group to individualized instruction per students’ IEPs.
• Establish rapport with students using research-based intervention techniques.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents and central office staff.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

EdPlan

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Office Suite

Job description

Description

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).

Position Summary: To the maximum extent possible, the Special Education Teacher workseither within a self-contained special education classroom or as a co-teacher within the generaleducation setting; when required, the Teacher shall design and implement small group toindividualized instruction per students’ IEPs; consistently establishes effective rapport withstudents by use of research-based intervention techniques; responsible for working effectivelywith a team comprised of paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents and central officestaff with the purpose of providing quality educational services for each and every student, eachand every day, without exception.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:

• Working with children who are disabled

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.:

• Oklahoma Teaching Certification with an endorsement of Mild/Moderate SpecialEducation 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 qualifiedstatus, completed HOUSSE with documentation or certification in content area is required


• Within a school year, be able to demonstrate computer literacy through the accurate useof 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 forde-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

About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.