Norman Public Schools
Overview
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Job Details Job Title:
Special Education Teacher
Credentials:
Current Oklahoma Certificate as a Special Education Teacher
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, or meets the state requirement
Reports to:
Building administrators
Contract:
182 days (+ New Teacher Induction week for teachers new to NPS)
FLSA Classification:
Exempt
Essential Job Functions
Perform applicable job functions of a Classroom Teacher.
Initiate/participate in categorical eligibility meetings as an expert in a category of IDEA-B/PL 101-746.
Ensure that each child has a current IEP (Individual Education Plan) with the required signatures.
Monitor the implementation of IEPs.
Review and write IEPs on an annual basis.
Create and maintain a working special education file in a locked cabinet that contains:
Teacher assessments that cover pre (beginning year) and post (ending year) evaluation of the students’ progress
The current IEPs with the required signatures
The most recent psychological evaluations
Pertinent medical information
Provide the building principal with advice on special education issues.
Provide staff with in-service sessions each year as required by district policies and state/federal regulations.
Collaborate with, consult, schedule, and instruct regular education staff regarding classroom inclusion, intervention, and/or modification techniques.
Provide for the physical, social, and educational needs of the students.
Inform appropriate staff of necessary medical and other information.
Collaborate, consult, and receive instruction from regular education staff regarding classroom expectations and dynamics.
Assist the student in taking any prescribed medication(s).
Lift and/or move non-ambulatory students as needed.
Diapers and toilets students ages three to adult.
Adapt foods and assist in feeding students.
Present a professional appearance appropriate to teaching the assignment.
Display a well-rounded knowledge and understanding of multicultural issues.
Perform teaching and reporting requirements identified as part of state and federally funded programs.
Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Knowledge
English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the definition and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, and basic computations regarding addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Skills
Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly, write legibly, and demonstrate grammatical correctness in all written and spoken forms.
Performance Measures: Ability to perform skilled professional tasks under limited supervision, including lesson planning, teaching, evaluating student progress, and communicating with parents and staff.
Contact with Others: Regular contact with patrons, students, and staff; ability to interpret and translate information, explain situations, identify alternatives, and maintain confidentiality.
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Deductive Reasoning
Near Vision
Mathematical Reasoning
Employment Type
Full-time
Note: This description reflects responsibilities and qualifications for the role as posted. Other listings and extraneous notices have been removed.
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Job Details Job Title:
Special Education Teacher
Credentials:
Current Oklahoma Certificate as a Special Education Teacher
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, or meets the state requirement
Reports to:
Building administrators
Contract:
182 days (+ New Teacher Induction week for teachers new to NPS)
FLSA Classification:
Exempt
Essential Job Functions
Perform applicable job functions of a Classroom Teacher.
Initiate/participate in categorical eligibility meetings as an expert in a category of IDEA-B/PL 101-746.
Ensure that each child has a current IEP (Individual Education Plan) with the required signatures.
Monitor the implementation of IEPs.
Review and write IEPs on an annual basis.
Create and maintain a working special education file in a locked cabinet that contains:
Teacher assessments that cover pre (beginning year) and post (ending year) evaluation of the students’ progress
The current IEPs with the required signatures
The most recent psychological evaluations
Pertinent medical information
Provide the building principal with advice on special education issues.
Provide staff with in-service sessions each year as required by district policies and state/federal regulations.
Collaborate with, consult, schedule, and instruct regular education staff regarding classroom inclusion, intervention, and/or modification techniques.
Provide for the physical, social, and educational needs of the students.
Inform appropriate staff of necessary medical and other information.
Collaborate, consult, and receive instruction from regular education staff regarding classroom expectations and dynamics.
Assist the student in taking any prescribed medication(s).
Lift and/or move non-ambulatory students as needed.
Diapers and toilets students ages three to adult.
Adapt foods and assist in feeding students.
Present a professional appearance appropriate to teaching the assignment.
Display a well-rounded knowledge and understanding of multicultural issues.
Perform teaching and reporting requirements identified as part of state and federally funded programs.
Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Knowledge
English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the definition and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, and basic computations regarding addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Skills
Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly, write legibly, and demonstrate grammatical correctness in all written and spoken forms.
Performance Measures: Ability to perform skilled professional tasks under limited supervision, including lesson planning, teaching, evaluating student progress, and communicating with parents and staff.
Contact with Others: Regular contact with patrons, students, and staff; ability to interpret and translate information, explain situations, identify alternatives, and maintain confidentiality.
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Deductive Reasoning
Near Vision
Mathematical Reasoning
Employment Type
Full-time
Note: This description reflects responsibilities and qualifications for the role as posted. Other listings and extraneous notices have been removed.
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