Jefferson Elementary Special Education Teacher

Job Title

Special Education Teacher – 25‑26 Jefferson Elementary

• Current Oklahoma Certificate as a Special Education Teacher

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education (or meets state requirement)

• 182 days (+ New Teacher Induction week for teachers new to NPS)

• Exempt

• Perform applicable classroom teacher duties.
• Initiate and participate in categorical eligibility meetings as an expert in an IDEA‑BPL 101‑746 category.
• Ensure each child has an IEP with required signatures.
• Monitor the implementation of IEPs.
• Review, write, and update IEPs annually.
• Create and maintain a locked special education file containing:

• Teacher assessments covering pre‑year and post‑year evaluation of student progress.

• Current IEPs with required signatures.

• Most recent psychological evaluations.

• Pertinent medical information.

• Provide building principal with advice on special education issues.
• Provide staff with in‑service sessions each year per district policies and state/federal regulations.
• Collaborate, consult, schedule, and instruct regular education staff regarding classroom inclusion, intervention, and modification techniques.
• Meet physical, social, and educational needs of students.
• Inform appropriate staff of necessary medical and other information.
• Assist students in taking prescribed medication(s).
• Lift and/or move non‑ambulatory students.
• Assist with diapering and toilet use for students age three to adult.
• Adapt foods and assist in feeding students.
• Maintain a professional appearance appropriate to teaching assignment.
• Display 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 supervisor.