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Special Education Science Teacher

Credentials: Current Oklahoma Certificate as a Special Education Teacher Education: Bachelor's Degree in Special Education Reports to: Building administrators Contract: 182 days (+ New Teacher Induction week for teachers new to NPS) FLSA Classification: Exempt Essential Job Functions: Perform applicable job functions of a Classroom Teacher Initiate/Participate in categorical eligibility meetings as an expert in a category of IDEA-BPL Ensure that each child has a current IEP (Individual Education Plan) with the required signatures Monitor the implementation of IEPs Review and write IEPs on an annual basis Create and maintain a working special education file in a locked cabinet that contains the following: Teacher assessments that cover pre (beginning year) and post (ending year) evaluation of the students' progress The current IEPs with the required signatures The most recent psychological evaluations Pertinent medical information Provide the building principal with advice on special education issues Provide staff with in-service sessions each year as required by district policies and state/federal regulations Collaborate, consult, schedule, and instruct regular education staff regarding classroom inclusion, intervention, and/or modification techniques Provide for the physical, social, and educational needs of the students Inform appropriate staff of necessary medical and other information Collaborate, consult, and receive instruction from regular education staff regarding classroom expectations and dynamics Assist the student in taking any prescribed medication(s) Lift and/or move non-ambulatory students Diapers and toilets students age three to adult Adapt foods and assist in feeding students Present a professional appearance appropriate to teaching the assignment Display a well-rounded knowledge and understanding of multicultural issues Perform teaching and reporting requirements identified as part of state and federally funded programs Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor Knowledge: English Language Mathematics Skills: Communication Performance Measures Contact with Others Abilities: Oral Comprehension Oral Expression Written Comprehension Written Expression Problem Sensitivity Speech Clarity Speech Recognition Deductive Reasoning Near Vision Mathematical Reasoning Activities: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Getting Information Analyzing Data or Information Making Decisions and Solving Problems Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Interacting with Computers Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work Processing Information Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards