Madison- Certified SPED Teacher

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 5/18/2026
• Location:
  
  MADISON ELEMENTARY (High-Needs School)

Special Education Teacher

Current Oklahoma Certificate as a Special Education Teacher

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education (or meets the state requirement)

Building administrators

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

Exempt

• Perform applicable job functions of a Classroom Teacher
• Initiate/Participate in categorical eligibility meetings as an expert in a category of IDEA-BPL 101-746
• Ensure each child has a current IEP (Individual Education Plan) with the required signatures
• Monitor the implementation of IEPs
• Review and write IEPs on an annual basis
• Create and maintain a working special education file in a locked cabinet that includes teacher assessments covering pre- and post-year evaluation of student progress, current IEPs with signatures, most recent psychological evaluations, and pertinent medical information
• Provide the building principal with advice on special education issues
• Provide staff with in‑service sessions each year as required by district policies and state/federal regulations
• Collaborate, consult, schedule, and instruct regular education staff regarding classroom inclusion, intervention, and/or modification techniques
• Provide for the physical, social, and educational needs of students
• Inform appropriate staff of necessary medical and other information
• Collaborate, consult, and receive instruction from regular education staff regarding classroom expectations and dynamics
• Assist students in taking prescribed medication(s)
• Lift and/or move non‑ambulatory students
• Diaper and toilet students age three to adult
• Adapt foods and assist in feeding students
• Present a professional appearance appropriate to teaching the assignment
• Display a 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

• English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including definition, spelling, grammar, and composition rules
• Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, basic computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages

• Communication – Demonstrate effective communication skills in exchanging information, giving and receiving instructions, responding to inquiries, completing forms, and preparing correspondence; write legibly with excellent knowledge of grammatical structure, spelling, and vocabulary; communicate clearly & grammatically at all times
• Performance Measures – Perform skilled, professional tasks under limited supervision to provide appropriate teaching strategies and learning environment; develop lesson plans, teach, evaluate progress, assign grades, meet with parents and staff, utilize judgment, maintain classroom discipline, encourage learning, monitor student progress, and demonstrate care and assistance for students with special needs
• Contact with Others – Regular contact with patrons, students, and staff; interpret and translate information, explain situations, identify alternative courses of action, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

• Oral Comprehension – Listen and understand spoken information and ideas
• Oral Expression – Communicate ideas verbally so others understand
• Written Comprehension – Read and understand written information and ideas
• Written Expression – Communicate ideas in writing so others understand
• Problem Sensitivity – Recognize when a problem exists
• Speech Clarity – Speak clearly so others understand
• Speech Recognition – Identify and understand others’ speech
• Deductive Reasoning – Apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers
• Near Vision – See details at close range
• Mathematical Reasoning – Choose appropriate mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates – Provide information via telephone, email, or…