26-27 Special Education Teacher - Mild-Moderate

26-27 Special Education Teacher - Mild-Moderate Piedmont Public Schools Piedmont Early Childhood Center - Yukon, Oklahoma This job is also posted in Piedmont Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5731058

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Job Title:

Special Education Teacher

Qualifications:

Credentials, as required by the State of Oklahoma Reports to: Site Principal and/or Assistant Principal and/or Director of Special Services

Performance 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.

Terms of Employment:

Number of calendar days and compensation based on approved certified schedule and employee work calendars

Evaluation:

Evaluation by site principal and/or assistant principal in accordance with BOE Policy DNA Teacher Evaluation

Physical Demands:

• Ability to routinely and continually bend, squat, stand, walk, or climb stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to do outside duties in inclement weather.
• Ability to support and stabilize students with physical disabilities.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements