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Fountain

Teachers - Special Education Teacher

Fountain, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74145

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Job Description By submitting this form, you are starting your application to be a Special Education Teacher at Tulsa Public Schools.

To apply please have the following items ready:

Resume and/or work history information

Transcripts and/or academic history information

Contact information for two (2) references (we will not contact them yet)

If you wish to be considered for other teaching positions, you must apply via the links below.

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

Position Summary 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: Working with children who are disabled

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: Oklahoma Teaching Certification with an endorsement of Mild/Moderate Special Education or Severe/Profound Special Education

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

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

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Physical Requirements

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

About Our District At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.

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