26-27 Special Education Teacher - Mild-Moderate

Piedmont Public Schools•Yukon, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Special Education Teacher focusing on Mild-Moderate needs. The teacher will be responsible for creating an effective learning environment, developing lesson plans aligned with state standards and individual student needs, and providing instruction to students. The role involves collaborating with general education teachers, communicating with parents, and participating in various meetings such as IEPs. The teacher must adhere to all district, state, and federal laws and policies, maintain confidentiality, and participate in professional development activities.

Requirements

Credentials, as required by the State of Oklahoma

Responsibilities

Creates an effective classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental levels and interests of students within the limits of the resources of the district.
Develops lesson plans and materials aligned to state standards and individual needs of each student.
Provides instruction to students, appropriate to the educational program, in assigned locations and at assigned times.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, materials available and needs and capabilities of the child.
Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Cooperates and consults with general education classroom teachers and other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, modifications, and accommodations to be used with students in special education.
Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and the parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of assigned students.
Participates in evaluative process, eligibility, placement and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team meetings.
Abides by all district, state and federal laws, policies, and procedures, including timely completion of documentation.
Maintains confidentiality.
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
Attends and participates in faculty meetings and professional development activities, and serves on committees as required.
Maintains appropriate emotional stability, physical health, personal appearance and personality.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.