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Openings as of 4/12/2025

25-26 Kennedy-Elementary Music Teacher

JobID: 4856

Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/Music - Vocal


Date Posted:
  3/26/2025


Location:
  KENNEDY ELEMENTARY
(High-Needs School)


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Job Title:  Classroom Teacher
Credentials: Current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate with endorsements for the appropriate level/subject area.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field from College/university recognized by State Board of Education.

Training or experience required: None required for this position.

Reports to: Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Contract Length:
Returning teachers: 182 days
New teachers: 182 days + Induction Week
Work Schedule: 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after school and special events outside the regular workday
Sick Leave: 10 days
Personal Business Leave: 3 days
Teacher Retirement: Paid in full by Norman Public Schools
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Oklahoma laws and Norman Public School Board of Education policy.
Essential Job Functions:
• Possess a broad scope and knowledge of subject matter and is acquainted with recent developments in teaching of the subject; participate in and contribute to curriculum development programs, as required.
• Understand and apply the principles of child development as related to physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth.
• Understands and uses a variety of strategies to facilitate learning and provides many opportunities for participation by all students.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that effectively utilize the available time for instruction.
• Define objectives, which contribute to attainment of district and site objectives and adjust for individual and group differences in the formulation of those goals.
• Relate objectives, involve all learners, explain directions, adjust based on monitoring, guide practice, establish closure, and demonstrate desired skill. 
• Make assignments related to objectives and arrange for differentiated assignments to meet the needs and abilities of students,
• Evaluate students' academic growth fairly and impartially, utilizing standardized tests, as well as teacher designed assessments. Administer group-standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Keep appropriate and accurate records and prepare reports relating to students' progress. Identify students' needs. Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Organize classroom routine to minimize classroom disciplinary problems. Handle all but the most serious classroom disciplinary problems him/herself. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a positive functional learning atmosphere in the classroom without negatively impacting other classrooms.
• Be familiar with, and abide by, all district policies and procedures. Be familiar with and teach adopted courses of study. Select and use appropriate materials to facilitate teaching and learning of the adopted curriculum.
• Maintain building, equipment and supplies in the best possible condition and promote those same attitudes in students.
• Establish rapport with students and provides a pleasant safe and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities. Meet the district requirement for professional development activities.
• Supervise students during out of class times in the course of the workday.
• Carry out designated share of extracurricular school activities.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical attitudes toward the district, the school, employees, and the public.
• Demonstrate emotional maturity, initiative and self-reliance. Solve problems. Respond to criticism in a constructive manner.
• Develop and maintain open communication. Work cooperatively with administrators, colleagues, students, and parents. Share ideas, materials, and space. Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program.
• Demonstrate good judgment in decision making.
• Participate in site school improvement planning and faculty committees.
• Participate and work on a team with other site educators.
• Assist special education students with academic, social and personal needs, as outlined in Individual Education Plans.
• Keep required records in an efficient and legible manner
• Present a professional appearance appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Display knowledge and understanding of multicultural issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal.
• Perform teaching and reporting requirements identified as part of state and federally funded programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Successful performance of the job requires good customer service/people skills and to handle problems and provide information and technical assistance as requested. It requires complying with safety guidelines and policies to reduce accidents or injury to staff or to students. It requires following school dress standards, proper attendance or leave policies, and other work-habits concerns for staff. Creativity, initiative and effective problem solving are critical to the success of the position. Help manage the computerization of school district operations. Provide training and support to district staff in the use of administrative computer systems. Perform such tasks to the ultimate benefit of the educational program. An incumbent in this position will utilize discretion, ingenuity and independent judgment due to the complexity of the job. Since there may be several ways to solve a problem, an incumbent is free to choose the solution.
 




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Openings as of 4/12/2025

25-26 Kennedy-1st Grade ClassroomTeacher

JobID: 4858

Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3


Date Posted:
  3/26/2025


Location:
  KENNEDY ELEMENTARY
(High-Needs School)


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Job Title:  Classroom Teacher
Credentials: Current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate with endorsements for the appropriate level/subject area.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field from College/university recognized by State Board of Education.

Training or experience required: None required for this position.

Reports to: Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Contract Length:
Returning teachers: 182 days
New teachers: 182 days + Induction Week
Work Schedule: 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after school and special events outside the regular workday
Sick Leave: 10 days
Personal Business Leave: 3 days
Teacher Retirement: Paid in full by Norman Public Schools
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Oklahoma laws and Norman Public School Board of Education policy.
Essential Job Functions:
• Possess a broad scope and knowledge of subject matter and is acquainted with recent developments in teaching of the subject; participate in and contribute to curriculum development programs, as required.
• Understand and apply the principles of child development as related to physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth.
• Understands and uses a variety of strategies to facilitate learning and provides many opportunities for participation by all students.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that effectively utilize the available time for instruction.
• Define objectives, which contribute to attainment of district and site objectives and adjust for individual and group differences in the formulation of those goals.
• Relate objectives, involve all learners, explain directions, adjust based on monitoring, guide practice, establish closure, and demonstrate desired skill. 
• Make assignments related to objectives and arrange for differentiated assignments to meet the needs and abilities of students,
• Evaluate students' academic growth fairly and impartially, utilizing standardized tests, as well as teacher designed assessments. Administer group-standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Keep appropriate and accurate records and prepare reports relating to students' progress. Identify students' needs. Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Organize classroom routine to minimize classroom disciplinary problems. Handle all but the most serious classroom disciplinary problems him/herself. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a positive functional learning atmosphere in the classroom without negatively impacting other classrooms.
• Be familiar with, and abide by, all district policies and procedures. Be familiar with and teach adopted courses of study. Select and use appropriate materials to facilitate teaching and learning of the adopted curriculum.
• Maintain building, equipment and supplies in the best possible condition and promote those same attitudes in students.
• Establish rapport with students and provides a pleasant safe and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities. Meet the district requirement for professional development activities.
• Supervise students during out of class times in the course of the workday.
• Carry out designated share of extracurricular school activities.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical attitudes toward the district, the school, employees, and the public.
• Demonstrate emotional maturity, initiative and self-reliance. Solve problems. Respond to criticism in a constructive manner.
• Develop and maintain open communication. Work cooperatively with administrators, colleagues, students, and parents. Share ideas, materials, and space. Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program.
• Demonstrate good judgment in decision making.
• Participate in site school improvement planning and faculty committees.
• Participate and work on a team with other site educators.
• Assist special education students with academic, social and personal needs, as outlined in Individual Education Plans.
• Keep required records in an efficient and legible manner
• Present a professional appearance appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Display knowledge and understanding of multicultural issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal.
• Perform teaching and reporting requirements identified as part of state and federally funded programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Successful performance of the job requires good customer service/people skills and to handle problems and provide information and technical assistance as requested. It requires complying with safety guidelines and policies to reduce accidents or injury to staff or to students. It requires following school dress standards, proper attendance or leave policies, and other work-habits concerns for staff. Creativity, initiative and effective problem solving are critical to the success of the position. Help manage the computerization of school district operations. Provide training and support to district staff in the use of administrative computer systems. Perform such tasks to the ultimate benefit of the educational program. An incumbent in this position will utilize discretion, ingenuity and independent judgment due to the complexity of the job. Since there may be several ways to solve a problem, an incumbent is free to choose the solution.
 




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Openings as of 4/12/2025

25-26 Kennedy-Elementary Special Education Teacher

JobID: 4860

Position Type:
  Special Services - Certified Positions/Elementary Teaching


Date Posted:
  3/26/2025


Location:
  KENNEDY ELEMENTARY
(High-Needs School)


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Job Title:  Special Education Teacher.
 
Credentials: Current Oklahoma Certificate as a Special Education Teacher 
 
Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education. Or meets the 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/Participate in categorical eligibility meetings as an expert in a category of IDEA-BPL 101-746.
·         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 – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the definition and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
·         Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, and basic computations regarding addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
 
Skills: 
·         Communication Skills: Employees must possess and demonstrate effective communication skills as he/she exchanges information, gives and receives instructions, responds to inquiries, completes forms, and prepares correspondence. Employees must have the ability to write legibly. An employee must also demonstrate an excellent knowledge of grammatical structure, spelling and vocabulary. Employees must communicate in a clear and grammatically correct manner at all times.
 
·         Performance Measures: An employee performs skilled, professional leveled tasks under limited supervision to provide the appropriate teaching strategies and environment for student learning. This includes but is not limited to; developing lesson plans, teaching, evaluating student progress, assigning grades, accomplishing curriculum objectives, meeting with parents and staff to enhance the learning process and growth of the students, utilizing discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment to meet the challenges of the job. Employees must establish guidelines/syllabus with the appropriate instructional objectives, maintain classroom discipline, encourage learning with effective teaching techniques, and promote acquisition of skills and knowledge to apply principles, theories, and other learning objectives. Employees must also monitor student progress (grading, feedback, behavior. etc..), provide an environment that encourages independent thinking and demonstrates care and assistance for students with special concerns or needs.
 
·         Contact with Others: An employee has regular contact with patrons, students, and staff. Employees must; interpret and translate facts and information; explain situations and issues; identify alternative courses of action; and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Abilities: 
·         Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented to you through spoken words and sentences.
·         Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
·         Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand the information and ideas presented in writing.
·         Written Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
·         Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing one is there.
·         Speech Clarity – The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
·         Speech Recognition – The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
·         Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
·         Near Vision – The ability to see details at a close range (within a few feet of the observer).
·         Mathematical Reasoning – The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
 
 
Activities:
 
·         Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates – Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephones, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
·         Getting Information – Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
·         Analyzing Data or Information – Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
·         Making Decisions and Solving Problems – Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve the problem.
·         Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships – Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
·         Interacting with Computers – Using computers and computer systems (including software and hardware) to program, set up functions, and enter data or process information.
·         Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge – Keeping up-to-date technically and applying knowledge to your job.
·         Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work – Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
·         Processing Information – Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information and data.
·         Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards – Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
 




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Openings as of 4/12/2025

25-26 Kennedy-DD Pre-K Special Education Teacher

JobID: 4857

Position Type:
  Special Services - Certified Positions/Special Education Self-Contained


Date Posted:
  3/26/2025


Location:
  KENNEDY ELEMENTARY
(High-Needs School)


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Job Title:  Special Education Teacher.
 
Credentials: Current Oklahoma Certificate as a Special Education Teacher 
 
Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education. Or meets the 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/Participate in categorical eligibility meetings as an expert in a category of IDEA-BPL 101-746.
·         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 – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the definition and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
·         Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, and basic computations regarding addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
 
Skills: 
·         Communication Skills: Employees must possess and demonstrate effective communication skills as he/she exchanges information, gives and receives instructions, responds to inquiries, completes forms, and prepares correspondence. Employees must have the ability to write legibly. An employee must also demonstrate an excellent knowledge of grammatical structure, spelling and vocabulary. Employees must communicate in a clear and grammatically correct manner at all times.
 
·         Performance Measures: An employee performs skilled, professional leveled tasks under limited supervision to provide the appropriate teaching strategies and environment for student learning. This includes but is not limited to; developing lesson plans, teaching, evaluating student progress, assigning grades, accomplishing curriculum objectives, meeting with parents and staff to enhance the learning process and growth of the students, utilizing discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment to meet the challenges of the job. Employees must establish guidelines/syllabus with the appropriate instructional objectives, maintain classroom discipline, encourage learning with effective teaching techniques, and promote acquisition of skills and knowledge to apply principles, theories, and other learning objectives. Employees must also monitor student progress (grading, feedback, behavior. etc..), provide an environment that encourages independent thinking and demonstrates care and assistance for students with special concerns or needs.
 
·         Contact with Others: An employee has regular contact with patrons, students, and staff. Employees must; interpret and translate facts and information; explain situations and issues; identify alternative courses of action; and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Abilities: 
·         Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented to you through spoken words and sentences.
·         Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
·         Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand the information and ideas presented in writing.
·         Written Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
·         Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing one is there.
·         Speech Clarity – The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
·         Speech Recognition – The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
·         Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
·         Near Vision – The ability to see details at a close range (within a few feet of the observer).
·         Mathematical Reasoning – The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
 
 
Activities:
 
·         Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates – Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephones, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
·         Getting Information – Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
·         Analyzing Data or Information – Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
·         Making Decisions and Solving Problems – Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve the problem.
·         Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships – Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
·         Interacting with Computers – Using computers and computer systems (including software and hardware) to program, set up functions, and enter data or process information.
·         Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge – Keeping up-to-date technically and applying knowledge to your job.
·         Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work – Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
·         Processing Information – Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information and data.
·         Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards – Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
 




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Openings as of 4/12/2025

25-26 Kennedy-Hourly Reading Tutor

JobID: 4761

Position Type:
  Tutors/Interpreters/Reading Tutor


Date Posted:
  3/24/2025


Location:
  KENNEDY ELEMENTARY
(High-Needs School)


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Job Title: Hourly Elementary Instructional Tutor
 
Credentials: Current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
 
Education: High school diploma or GED
 
Training or experience required: None required for this position.
 
Reports to: Building Principal
 
Contract: Hourly
 
Salary Schedule: Hourly
 
FLSA Classification:  Non-exempt
 
Essential Job Functions:
 
• Confer with school personnel to analyze diagnostic assessment results.

• Tutor elementary-grade students in reading.

• Maintain required records (student progress, assessment results, hours of tutoring, etc).

• Maintain a professional relationship with students, parents and educators.

• Participate in training.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
 
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
 
Successful performance of the job requires good customer service/people skills and to handle problems and provide information and technical assistance as requested. It requires complying with safety guidelines and policies to reduce accidents or injury to staff or to students. It requires following school dress standards, proper attendance or leave policies, and other work-habits concerns for staff. Creativity, initiative and effective problem solving are critical to the success of the position.Help manage the computerization of school district operations. Provide training and support to district staff in the use of administrative computer systems. Perform such tasks to the ultimate benefit of the educational program. An incumbent in this position will utilize discretion, ingenuity and independent judgment due to the complexity of the job. Since there may be several ways to solve a problem, an incumbent is free to choose the solution.





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