Special Education Teacher, Severe/Profound

Jenks Public Schools • Jenks, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position aims to lead students toward fulfilling their potential by translating district curriculum goals and objectives into learning experiences tailored to each student. The teacher will be responsible for planning and executing instructional strategies that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills, connecting current learning to prior knowledge. The role involves developing instructional plans aligned with Oklahoma Academic Standards and district objectives, addressing diverse learning needs through flexible groupings and differentiated instruction, including accommodations and modifications for special populations. The teacher will prepare materials, collaborate with team members, and maintain substitute plans. Instructional delivery includes using ongoing assessments to evaluate learning, providing timely feedback, integrating technology, employing higher-level questioning, and adjusting lessons based on student progress. Classroom management involves establishing a positive climate, monitoring student behavior, and interacting professionally with students, colleagues, and families. The role also requires participation in professional learning, compliance with district and state policies, and maintaining IEP records.

Requirements

• Hold or be eligible for an Oklahoma teaching certificate.
• Meet all certification requirements including teaching area endorsement in the State of Oklahoma.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plans for and executes instructional strategies that encourage the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills relating to short and long-term objectives, while connecting current learning to prior learning.
• Develops instructional plans that are in alignment with Oklahoma Academic Standards, district standards and objectives, and data-based instructional needs of students.
• Plans consistently to address the diverse learning needs of students using flexible groupings that allow for differentiated instruction; including accommodations and modifications for specific sub-populations of students (SPED, ELD, Gifted).
• Prepares materials and equipment before the start of the lesson, ensuring that they are accessible and adaptable to meet the needs of students with various learning needs.
• Collaborates with other members of the team to plan and contribute to team meetings in meaningful ways.
• Maintains substitute plans that include class rosters, seating charts, behavior plans, emergency plans, and identification of diverse learning groups.
• Uses pacing guides and primary sources consistent with district expectations.
• Embeds literacy, mathematical practices, and science process skills into lessons.
• Uses ongoing assessments to evaluate student learning and groups students flexibly according to data obtained and provides timely feedback from assessments to students.
• Regularly integrates technology into student instruction.
• Consistently conveys a positive view of learning to students.
• Uses higher-level questioning techniques and scaffolds questioning when necessary.
• Gives clear and concise directions and models the desired skill before students attempt independent practice.
• Adjusts lessons based on daily feedback from student assessments.
• Engages students in active learning and uses a variety of strategies to support learning such as cooperative learning and peer support, to support diverse learners.
• Monitors students’ independent practice by moving about the room.
• Establishes a classroom climate where students are engaged and expectations are clear.
• Monitors the behavior of all students during work time as well as transitions to recess, lunch, and specials and maintains student dignity when discussing misbehaviors.
• Interacts with students, colleagues, and families positively and professionally.
• Incorporates positive reinforcement strategies and individualized behavior supports for students with IEPs or behavioral goals.
• Participates in learning opportunities to understand current state standards and leading practices.
• Participates in professional learning and constructively contributes to collaboration.
• Finds ways to contribute to the profession.
• Follows the procedures, practices, and guidelines outlined by the school, district, state, and federal laws intended to keep students healthy and safe.
• Exhibits consistent reliability-based patterns of behavior (punctuality, dependability, complying with timelines and deadlines).
• Maintains IEP records in compliance with district policy and applicable laws.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary, benefits, and work year to be established by the Board through the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Jenks Classroom Teachers Association.
• Special Education teachers certified in Special Education receive the required 5% stipend and an additional percentage between 3%-5% based on certification and position classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed