Special Education Teacher- Limestone Technology Academy

Special Education Teacher
- Limestone Technology Academy

Sand Springs Public Schools Limestone Technology Academy - Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

2026 - 2027 School Year: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Special Education

Supervises: Assigned Paraprofessionals, Students

Evaluation: Annually by Site Principal

Qualifications: Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Assigned Subject(s); K-12 Special Education,
Mild-Moderate (This classroom will have some students that are self-contained)

Job Goal: Provide exceptional instruction to assigned students while working within the district's established policies and procedures.

Classification: Exempt

Personal

Qualifications:

• Must possess knowledge in all areas of responsibility and law and local policy.
• Must be computer literate with at least the ability to send and receive email with attachments, produce memos, navigate the internet as required by position responsibilities, accurately complete and submit forms or reports as required, etc.
• 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, 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 based on various instructional techniques and technologies for special-needs students.
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by the SDE, Board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Assess students' accomplishments regularly by testing students, recording grades, and providing progress reports to parents and appropriate professionals as directed by the district.
• 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 per 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.
• If needed, assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional material.
• Be responsible for supervising the proper usage of teaching supplies, classroom equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings, required professional development, and/or any other meetings required by campus or district administration.
• Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality per district policy and campus expectations.
• Sponsor and accept responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned or approved by the 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 respond appropriately 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 to promote students' educational, physical, and social development.
• * Other duties as assigned.

• Physical Requirements:
  
  The individual must perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
• Includes ability to read and follow various instructions on district, state, and federal websites and hard copies.

• Requires ability to read a variety of correspondence.
• Requires ability to prepare lessons, reports, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all grammar rules.
• Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and give oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, speak with poise, voice control, and confidence, and deliver effective presentations to both small and large audiences.

• Knowledge and application of Sand Springs Public Schools District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and application of appropriate teaching strategies and methods.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public, and others having business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications and equipment.

• Specialized teaching assignments may require additional training and/or certification.
• Must pass an…