Teachers - Special Education Teacher

Position Summary: To the maximum extent possible, the Special Education Teacher workseither within a self-contained special education classroom or as a co-teacher within the generaleducation setting; when required, the Teacher shall design and implement small group toindividualized instruction per students’ IEPs; consistently establishes effective rapport withstudents by use of research-based intervention techniques; responsible for working effectivelywith a team comprised of paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents and central officestaff with the purpose of providing quality educational services for each and every student, eachand every day, without exception.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: Working with children who are disabled Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: Oklahoma Teaching Certification with an endorsement of Mild/Moderate SpecialEducation 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 qualifiedstatus, completed HOUSSE with documentation or certification in content area is required Within a school year, be able to demonstrate computer literacy through the accurate useof 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 forde-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.