| Position Category | Teaching - Upper Elementary |
| Position Type | Special Education Teacher |
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| School District | Nowata Public Schools |
| City, State | Nowata, OK |
| Description | Nowata Public Schools is seeking an elementary school Special Education Teacher. We offer small class sizes, a supportive administration, and an amazing faculty and staff. We are looking for someone who has a heart for children and is passionate about their emotional and academic growth. A great monetary benefit offered by Nowata Public Schools is that 100% of your teacher retirement is paid by the district, which means more money in your paycheck. Essential responsibilities: Plan curriculum and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of the student considering state and school requirements and educational levels of development. Provide accommodations to meet individual student's needs. Supervise/mentor paraprofessionals who work with students. Prepare all special education paperwork in a timely manner in order to satisfy state requirements. Conduct annual IEP meetings. Review and report student progress in a required time frame, as well as discuss student's progress with parents, teachers, counselors and administrators. Prepare and help students transition from grade level to grade level. |
| Required Qualifications | Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate with appropriate special education endorsement Must possess strong communication skills and understand the importance of transparent and timely communication with all stakeholders. |
| Preferred Qualifications | A fundamental knowledge of Oklahoma special education processes Familiarity with the ED Plan software program |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Cover Letter |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Resume |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Reference List |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Teaching/Administration Certification |
| Application Instructions | Please email all application documents and/or address any questions to Diana Harrington, Special Education Director, at dharrington@npsok.org |
| Contact Name | Diana Harrington |
| Contact Email | dharrington@npsok.org |