High School Special Education Teacher

Sapulpa Public Schools•Sapulpa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Create an exciting special education program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education, in accordance with each students ability and Individualized Education Program (IEP); and establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree Required
Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Mild/Moderate or Severe/Profound Special Education
Subject Area Certification in US History, Oklahama History, Government and/or Biology and Physical Science

Responsibilities

Teaches core curriculum to students in the classroom, using standards adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Sapulpa's Board of Education and any other appropriate learning activities as supported by the district/site adminstration.
Actively participates in integrating technology resources into the curriculum for student learning.
Develops and implements IEPs by maintaining a compliance rating of 100% consistent with district requirements.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individualized and small group instruction in accordance with student goals and objectives as outlined in the IEP.
Participates in transition planning and preparation for basic life skills.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, follow state and district guidelines.
Works effectively with a team comprised of paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents, and district administrators with the purpose of providing quality educational services for each student.
Establishes rapport with pupils and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.
Establishes standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Completes documentation and charting required to measure progress on student IEPs and prepare progress reports.
Evaluates students academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records.
Communicates with parents through a variety of ways to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.
Interacts with students, staff and parents in a positive and professional manner.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
Participate and complete yearly de-escalation training to promote positive interactions with students.
Other duties as assigned by the site administrator(s).