ID Teacher

Oklahoma City Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The ID Teacher creates a flexible program and classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth. The teacher builds effective rapport with pupils, motivates them to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge in accordance with their abilities, and establishes positive relationships with parents and staff. The role teaches secondary-level students with special education needs, using the adopted course of study and appropriate learning activities, and adapts instruction to pupils’ identified objectives and needs. The teacher evaluates and documents pupils’ academic and social growth, communicates progress with parents, maintains a safe and orderly classroom, and collaborates with professional staff to address student needs. The position also includes supervising pupils during assigned out-of-classroom activities, participating in school improvement efforts, and maintaining professional competence through district and self-selected learning activities. An alternative work site may be required during a health crisis or disruptive situation that closes school or office buildings, subject to the superintendent’s determination of eligibility and supervisor-issued guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Oklahoma teaching certification in secondary education in applicable subjects, or an alternative teaching certification approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
For autism requirements: certification in any area and completion of 32 clock hours of Special Education Services approved autism registry training (9801 Autism), or the specified Mild-Moderate Disabilities or Severe/Profound/Multiple Disabilities qualifications.
For deaf-blindness requirements: the specified Hearing Impaired, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Visually Handicapped, Blind/Visual Impairment, and 9802 Deaf-Blindness qualifications.
For ID requirements: Mentally Handicapped, Mild-Moderate Disabilities, or Severe-Profound/Multiple Disabilities qualifications.
For ED requirements: Emotionally Disturbed, Mild-Moderate Disabilities, or Severe-Profound/Multiple Disabilities qualifications.
For LD requirements: Learning Disabilities, Mild-Moderate Disabilities, or Severe-Profound/Multiple Disabilities qualifications.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state and district guidelines.
Adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required computer duties.
Adequate visual acuity to read, interpret, and transcribe written material and perform other required duties.
Normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and by telephone.
Ability to perform some stooping, bending, and stretching, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
May need to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, under stressful conditions to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

Teach applicable subjects using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma City’s Board of Education, along with other appropriate learning activities.
Instruct pupils in citizenship and the basic subject matter specified by state law and district regulations and procedures.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small-group instruction adapted to each pupil’s needs and identified objectives.
Present content required in Oklahoma’s Priority Academic Student Skills.
Translate lesson plans into effective learning experiences that make appropriate use of instructional time.
Use grading practices that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
Establish and maintain pupil behavior standards that support a functional learning atmosphere, and treat pupils with respect and dignity.
Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Communicate with parents through conferences and other means about pupil progress and the school program.
Interact positively and professionally with pupils, staff, and parents.
Identify pupil needs and cooperate with professional staff in assessing and helping pupils address health, attitude, and learning problems.
Establish rapport with pupils and provide a pleasant, safe, and orderly learning climate.
Actively participate in full implementation of the OKCPS model for School Improvement.
Maintain professional competence through district in-service activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow alternative work-site expectations and guidelines if assigned during a health crisis or disruptive situation that closes school or office buildings.