Teachers - Special Education Teacher

Job Description

By submitting this form, you are starting your application to be a Special Education Teacher at Tulsa Public Schools.

To apply please have the following items ready:

• Resume and/or work history information
• Transcripts and/or academic history information
• Contact information for two (2) references (we will not contact them yet)

If you wish to be considered for other teaching positions, you must apply via the links below.

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

To the maximum extent possible, the Special Education Teacher works either within a self‑contained special education classroom or as a co‑teacher within the general‑education setting; when required, the teacher shall design and implement small group to individualized instruction per students’ IEPs; consistently establishes effective rapport with students by use of research‑based intervention techniques; responsible for working effectively with a team comprised of paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents, and central office staff with the purpose of providing quality educational services for each and every student, each and every day, without exception.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience:
  
  Working with children who are disabled
• Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.:
  Oklahoma Teaching Certification with an endorsement of Mild/Moderate Special Education or Severe/Profound Special Education
• Preference for applicants who are highly qualified in the content areas of math, reading, language arts, science or social studies; to demonstrate highly qualified status, completed HOUSSE with documentation or certification in content area is required
• Within a school year, be able to demonstrate computer literacy through the accurate use of EdPlan (state IEP program)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

• Adequate physical strength and mobility are required to implement strategies for de‑escalation and emergency intervention
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to frequently lift more than 50 lbs. with assistance

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life.

Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.