26-27 Jackson Elementary Special Education Teacher
Norman Public Schools, New York, NY, United States
Position Type:
Special Services – Certified Positions / Elementary Teaching
Date Posted:
4/22/2026
Location:
JACKSON ELEMENTARY (High‑Needs School)
Job Title:
Special Education Teacher
Credentials:
Current Oklahoma Certificate as a Special Education Teacher
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or meets state requirement
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 and participate in categorical eligibility meetings as an expert in a category of IDEA‑BPL 101‑746.
Ensure each child has a current IEP (Individual Education Plan) with the required signatures.
Monitor the implementation of IEPs and review and write IEPs on an annual basis.
Create and maintain a working special education file in a locked cabinet, including teacher assessments that cover pre‑ and post‑year evaluations of student progress, current IEPs, recent psychological evaluations, and 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 students.
Inform appropriate staff of necessary medical and other information.
Assist students in taking prescribed medication(s) and lift or move non‑ambulatory students.
Assist with diaper and toileting needs for students age three to adult and adapt foods to 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 – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and composition rules.
Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, basic computations, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Skills
Communication Skills:
Demonstrate effective communication in verbal, written, and instructional contexts, including clear and grammatically correct correspondence.
Performance Measures:
Plan and implement instruction, evaluate student progress, assign grades, meet with parents and staff, and maintain classroom discipline and curriculum objectives.
Contact with Others:
Maintain regular contact with students, staff, and patrons while interpreting information, explaining situations, identifying alternative actions, and safeguarding confidentiality.
Abilities
Oral Comprehension – Understand spoken information and ideas.
Oral Expression – Communicate information effectively in speech.
Written Comprehension – Read and understand written information.
Written Expression – Communicate information clearly in writing.
Problem Sensitivity – Identify potential issues without solving them.
Speech Clarity – Speak in a clear, understandable manner.
Speech Recognition – Understand spoken language from others.
Deductive Reasoning – Apply general rules to specific problems to produce logical answers.
Near Vision – See details at close range.
Mathematical Reasoning – Select appropriate mathematical methods or formulas to solve problems.
Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates – Provide information by telephone, written form, email, or in person.
Getting Information – Observe and obtain information from relevant sources.
Analyzing Data or Information – Identify underlying principles and facts by breaking down information into parts.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems – Analyze information to choose the best solution.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships – Develop constructive, cooperative working relationships with others over time.
Interacting with Computers – Use computers and related systems, including software and hardware, for programming and data processing.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge – Keep up‑to‑date technically and apply knowledge to the job.
Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work – Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
Processing Information – Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, or verify information.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards – Use relevant information and judgment to determine compliance with laws, regulations, or standards.
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Special Services – Certified Positions / Elementary Teaching
Date Posted:
4/22/2026
Location:
JACKSON ELEMENTARY (High‑Needs School)
Job Title:
Special Education Teacher
Credentials:
Current Oklahoma Certificate as a Special Education Teacher
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or meets state requirement
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 and participate in categorical eligibility meetings as an expert in a category of IDEA‑BPL 101‑746.
Ensure each child has a current IEP (Individual Education Plan) with the required signatures.
Monitor the implementation of IEPs and review and write IEPs on an annual basis.
Create and maintain a working special education file in a locked cabinet, including teacher assessments that cover pre‑ and post‑year evaluations of student progress, current IEPs, recent psychological evaluations, and 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 students.
Inform appropriate staff of necessary medical and other information.
Assist students in taking prescribed medication(s) and lift or move non‑ambulatory students.
Assist with diaper and toileting needs for students age three to adult and adapt foods to 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 – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and composition rules.
Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, basic computations, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Skills
Communication Skills:
Demonstrate effective communication in verbal, written, and instructional contexts, including clear and grammatically correct correspondence.
Performance Measures:
Plan and implement instruction, evaluate student progress, assign grades, meet with parents and staff, and maintain classroom discipline and curriculum objectives.
Contact with Others:
Maintain regular contact with students, staff, and patrons while interpreting information, explaining situations, identifying alternative actions, and safeguarding confidentiality.
Abilities
Oral Comprehension – Understand spoken information and ideas.
Oral Expression – Communicate information effectively in speech.
Written Comprehension – Read and understand written information.
Written Expression – Communicate information clearly in writing.
Problem Sensitivity – Identify potential issues without solving them.
Speech Clarity – Speak in a clear, understandable manner.
Speech Recognition – Understand spoken language from others.
Deductive Reasoning – Apply general rules to specific problems to produce logical answers.
Near Vision – See details at close range.
Mathematical Reasoning – Select appropriate mathematical methods or formulas to solve problems.
Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates – Provide information by telephone, written form, email, or in person.
Getting Information – Observe and obtain information from relevant sources.
Analyzing Data or Information – Identify underlying principles and facts by breaking down information into parts.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems – Analyze information to choose the best solution.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships – Develop constructive, cooperative working relationships with others over time.
Interacting with Computers – Use computers and related systems, including software and hardware, for programming and data processing.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge – Keep up‑to‑date technically and apply knowledge to the job.
Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work – Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
Processing Information – Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, or verify information.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards – Use relevant information and judgment to determine compliance with laws, regulations, or standards.
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