Teachers - Special Education Teacher

Tulsa Public Schools • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

To the maximum extent possible, the Special Education Teacher works either within a self-contained special education classroom or as a co-teacher within the general education setting; when required, the Teacher shall design and implement small group to individualized instruction per students’ IEPs; consistently establishes effective rapport with students by use of research-based intervention techniques; responsible for working effectively with a team comprised of paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents and central office staff with the purpose of providing quality educational services for each and every student, each and every day, without exception.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Working with children who are disabled
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification with an endorsement of Mild/Moderate Special Education or Severe/Profound Special Education
• Within a school year, be able to demonstrate computer literacy through the accurate use of EdPlan (state IEP program)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
• Adequate physical strength and mobility are required to implement strategies for de-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

Nice To Haves

• Preference for applicants who are highly qualified in the content areas of math, reading, language arts, science or social studies; to demonstrate highly qualified status, completed HOUSSE with documentation or certification in content area is required
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level