26-27 Irving Middle School Special Education Teacher

About the role

This position serves as a Special Education Classroom Teacher within Norman Public Schools. The ideal candidate must hold a current Oklahoma Certificate as a Special Education Teacher and possess a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Initiate/participate in categorical eligibility meetings as an expert in a category of IDEA-BPL 101-476.
• Ensure that each child has a current IEP (Individual Education Plan) with required signatures.
• Monitor implementation of IEPs.
• Review and write IEPs on an annual basis.
• Create and maintain a working special education file in a locked cabinet at the site that contains: Teacher assessments that cover pre (beginning year) and post (ending year) evaluation of progress. The current IEP with required signatures. The most recent psychological evaluation; and Pertinent medical information.
• Provide the building principal advice on special education issues.
• Provide staff in-service sessions each year as required by district policies and state/federal regulations.
• Collaborate, consult, schedule, and instruct regular education staff regarding 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 regular classroom expectations and dynamics.
• Aid in the management of students' prescribed medication.
• Lift and/or move non-ambulatory students.
• Diaper and toilet students ages three to adult.
• Adapt foods and feed students.
• Present a professional appearance appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Display knowledge and understanding of multicultural issues.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of customer service/people skills.
• Ability to handle problems and provide information and technical assistance as requested.
• Compliance with safety guidelines and policies to reduce accidents or injury to staff or to students.
• Following school dress standards, proper attendance or leave policies, and other work-habits concerns for staff.
• Creativity, initiative, and effective problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Safety compliance.
• Work habits adherence.
• Discretion and ingenuity.