By submitting this form, you are starting your application to be a Special Education Teacher at Tulsa Public Schools.
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Full Job Description: Special Education Teacher
Grade: Teacher’s Salary Schedule
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).
For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages, please visit: Compensation and Benefits website.
Position Summary: 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
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
Physical Requirements:
• 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
About Our District: 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.
Tulsa Public Schools is a large and diverse urban district with a commitment to excellence by providing educational options to fit a number of learning styles. Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny.
Tulsa Public Schools is the 3rd largest employer in the Tulsa area- According to the (2024) Comprehensive Annual Financial Report from Tulsa County.
To learn more about the demographics of the district, visit www.TulsaSchools.org/About.
Mission Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community.
Vision Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny.
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