Certified: 5th & 6th grade Special Education Math

Certified Teacher, Special Education

Instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women. Also responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the educational program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences.

Teaches district approved curriculum

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity interests of the students

Prepares for classes assigned

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required

Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports

Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation

Available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day

Works well with both supervisors and other members of the team

Maintains consistent and punctual attendance

Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrator

Students, teacher assistant/paraprofessionals (if assigned)

Bachelor's degree

Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate and with appropriate endorsements

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and the community; ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form; ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board policies

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location.