26-27 Norman High School Special Education Teacher (Science)

About the role

A 26-27 Special Education Science Teacher position is available. Credentials required include a current Oklahoma Certificate as a Special Education Teacher and a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education. Reports to building administrators.

Responsibilities

• Initiate/Participate in categorical eligibility meetings as an expert in a category of IDEA-BPL 101-746.
• Ensure each child has a current IEP with required signatures.
• Maintain and implement IEPs.
• Create and maintain a special education file containing teacher assessments, IEPs, psychological evaluations, and medical information.
• Provide advice on special education issues to the building principal.
• Offer in-service sessions to regular education staff on classroom inclusion, intervention, and modification techniques.
• Collaborate with regular education staff on classroom expectations and dynamics.
• Assist students with prescribed medication, lift and/or move non-ambulatory students, and adapt food and assist in feeding students.
• Present a professional appearance and display a knowledge of multicultural issues.
• Perform teaching and reporting requirements as per state and federal programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of English language, mathematics, and communication skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and translate facts and information, explain situations and issues, identify alternative courses of action, and maintain confidentiality.
• Skills in deductive reasoning, near vision, mathematical reasoning, and problem sensitivity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of special education laws and regulations.
• Experience in implementing IEPs and providing in-service sessions.
• Ability to collaborate with regular education staff and provide support to students.
• Physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting, moving students, and assisting with feeding.
• Knowledge of multicultural issues and the ability to create a supportive learning environment.