Special Education Teacher; Mild​/Mod-Pratt

Special Education Teacher (Mild/Mod) – Pratt

Position for the  school year.

Location: Pratt Elementary, 301 West 35th Street, Sand Springs, Oklahoma 74063

Reports to: Building Principal (Morgan Douglas) and Director of Special Services (Carrie Schlehuber)

Contractual Days: 180 days / 7 hours daily

Salary: Base Salary (Years of Service), Additional 10% Stipend

Status: Exempt

Job Goal: Provide exceptional instruction to assigned students while adhering to district policies and procedures.

Personal

Qualifications:

• Must possess knowledge in all areas of responsibility (law, district policies, and district procedures).
• Must be computer literate with the ability to send/receive email with attachments, produce memos, navigate the internet, and accurately complete/submit forms or reports.
• Must read and comprehend written instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Must be attentive to details, a self‑starter, able to work effectively without constant or direct supervision, and must be able to multitask.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must have good communication and organizational skills.

• Teach academic and functional skills to educationally and physically disabled students.
• Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by the SDE, Board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Regularly assess students' accomplishments by testing them, recording grades, and providing progress reports to parents and appropriate professionals.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline according to board policies, the student handbook, and administrative regulations.
• Take reasonable caution to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional material as needed.
• Supervise the proper usage of teaching supplies, classroom equipment, and instructional materials.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings, required professional development, and other meetings required by campus or district administration.
• Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality according to district policy and campus expectations.
• Sponsor and accept responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned or approved by campus or district administration.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, and parents; strictly follow the Code of Ethics for Oklahoma Educators.
• Cooperate with other staff members in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Work to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Accept and appropriately respond to supervision.
• Provide lesson plans as expected by campus administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans.
• Implement BIPs and FBAs.

Physical Requirements:

Must perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Requires the ability to read and follow various instructions. Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence and prepare lessons, reports, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all grammar rules. Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and give oral and written instructions. Must demonstrate effective communication, poise, voice control, confidence, and the ability to deliver presentations to both small and large audiences.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Knowledge of Sand Springs Public School District policies and procedures

• Knowledge of appropriate teaching strategies and methods

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co‑workers, vendors, students, parents, and the…