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Openings as of 4/27/2025

Special Education Teacher - Severe/ Profound (Grades 1-5)

JobID: 3278

Position Type:
  Certified Teacher/Special Education Teacher


Date Posted:
  4/18/2025


Location:
  Horace Mann Elementary


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Job Description
SHAWNEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 
Job Title:                Elementary Special Education Teacher (Severely Profound Self Contained preferred)
Reports To:            Principal and Director of Special Education
Site:                        Horace Mann Elementary
 
Qualifications:
Credentials:           State Certificate to teach in specific position; Certification in specialized field of special education: Mild/Moderate, Severe/Profound, or categorical certification areas.
Education:             Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field.
 
Training or Experience Required: Successful prior teaching experience in Special Education a plus.
 
Job Summary:  Performs skilled/professional- level tasks under limited supervision to provide children/students with the proper teaching techniques/environment for earning.  Depending on the special needs of students, provides an environment and instruction for their physical, emotional and psychological enrichment so that they will be able to be mainstreamed if possible into classes, workplace, or another functioning environment.  Establishes lesson plans, grades, and accomplishes curriculum objectives to enhance each student's self-esteem and increase personal growth.  In addition, meets with parents and other staff to enhance learner outcomes.  Utilizes discretion, ingenuity and independent judgment due to the variety of challenges of the job.  For those students that are severely at risk or limited in motor or other hygiene skills, assist with basic hygiene, eating/dressing functions.  
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. For those who teach students with Severe/Profound disabilities, CPR and first aid training are preferred prior to hire.  Behavioral management training is preferable with experience in implementing behavior intervention plans, data collection, and implementing behavioral goals/objectives.  
2. Must be knowledgeable of the State policies and procedures regarding Special Education and must 
3. Able to develop IEPs and interact with the IEP team.
4. Communication Skills (oral, written, or business): Basic communication skills to exchange information, give/receive simple instructions and respond to inquiries.  Includes filling out forms, instructions, and writing/printing legibly.  Knowledge of grammatical structure, vocabulary for preparing correspondence from rough draft or proofing of completed material.  Communicates in clear English.  
5. Has regular contact by telephone or in-person with the public to determine actual information needed. 
6. Requires interpreting and translating facts and information, explaining situations and issues to persons and advising them of alternative courses of action.
7. Maintains confidentiality of all information.
 
Essential Job Functions (Performance Responsibilities):
1. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that meet the district's curriculum goals as well as the individual needs of each pupil.  Such plans (I.E.P.s) are to be developed with I.E.P. team.
2. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences that are individualized and meet the needs of the learner.
3. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.  Collects behavioral data and implements behavior intervention plans.
4. Evaluates pupil's academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares reports relating to pupil's progress.
5. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program and IEP.
6. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and implementing individual education plans.
7. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
8. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
9. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
10. If working in a self-contained class, may supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
11. May be expected to administer group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program in addition to individualized standardized tests.
12. Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
13. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
14. Based on the position, may coach, participate in extracurricular activities, etc.  These special duties are identified in the appropriate labor agreement.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.
 
Other Performance Measures: 
1. Knowledge of subject matter.
2. Cares for and effectively assists students with special concerns.
3. Establishes guidelines/syllabus with effective instructional/teaching objectives.
4. Encourages effective learning with proper teaching techniques.
5. Ensures students are acquiring skills and knowledge to apply principles, theories and other learning.
6. Properly monitors student progress (grading, feedback, etc.) and provides environment to encourage independent thinking challenges for more motivated students.
7. Maintains proper classroom/media center discipline.
8. Contributes to effectiveness/quality of district programs, including extracurricular programs; Keeps accurate records, reports, etc. pursuant to district policy.
9. Actively supports and looks for ways to improve the quality of customer service as provided by the district.
10. Cooperates with other district personnel to improve the quality of education.
11. When serving on committees, maintains an attitude of constructive/supportive behavioral feedback and input to improve the quality of service.
12. Continues to be involved in personal growth and development.
 
Supervision exercised:  Employee does not supervise other employees.
 
Complies with Shawnee's Mission Statement in which students are to be provided with skills, knowledge and attitudes to become lifelong learners, complex thinkers, and responsible citizens in an ever-changing global society.
 
Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions: 
1. Must be able to communicate on the telephone. 
2. Must be able to get around the various sites. 
3. Must be able to perform playground, lunch, bus and related duties. 
4. In certain classes, lifting and assisting those with physical disabilities; changing diapers/clothes; assisting with other bodily functions.  
5. Sometimes students can be violent and prone to bite, kick, scratch or hit. 
6. Must follow district’s procedures for nonviolent crisis intervention. 
7. Must know how to handle sick/injured students. 
8. Must be aware of and handle situations with due care for the safety and health of self, others, and student, inclusive of the Districts Exposure Control Plan for Blood borne Pathogens.

 
Terms Of Employment:  In compliance with Negotiated Contract and/or State Law.  Salary to be established by the Board. (182-day contract)
 
Evaluation:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Shawnee Board Policy on evaluation of personnel.

FLSA Status:            Exempt
 
Revised:                   March 25, 2020




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Openings as of 4/27/2025

Special Education Paraprofessional for 2025-2026

JobID: 3261

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Special Education Assistant/Paraprofessional


Date Posted:
  4/3/2025


Location:
  Horace Mann Elementary


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Job Description 
SHAWNEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 
Job Title:                         Special Ed Paraprofessional  
Reports To:                     Teacher, Principal, Director of Special Education
Site:                                 Horace Mann Elementary
                                                           
Qualifications
Credentials:                    None
Education:                      Associate Degree or 48 hours college credit or pass the Oklahoma General Education Test.  Must have or be willing to complete the Special Education Paraprofessional course.
 
Training or Experience Required: Previous work or volunteer experience with elementary age students preferred. Assignment may require sign language competency and auxiliary aid experience.  Paraprofessional training may be necessary. 
 
Job Summary:  Performs entry level to semi-skilled level duties under general supervision to assist the Teacher provide teaching environment to improve and develop the student’s self-care, physical, social, communication, and intellectual skills.  The overall goal is to move students into the mainstream education environment.  Under the direct supervision of a certified special education staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.
 
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Abilities:
1. Communication Skills (oral, written, or business):  Basic communication skills to exchange information, give/receive simple instructions and respond to inquiries.  Includes filling out forms.
2. Maintains confidentiality of information about students.
3. Data Recording/Record Keeping:  Performs simple data recording/record keeping operations requiring logging, filing or posting single entry items either manually or by computer.
4. Mathematical Skills:  Performs routine computations requiring knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using whole numbers, fractions, decimals and/or percentages.
5. Reads and interprets routine written or printed materials such as charts, diagrams, maps or instruction material.
6. Business Machines (like computers, copiers, etc.):  Uses business machines that can be easily learned from simple manuals or simple verbal instructions.  Such machines include but are not limited to photocopiers, laminator, duplicator, CRT/computers (no software experience). 
7. May on occasion use more difficult machines without any proficiency required, such as data entry.
8. Contact with Others: Has contact with members of own staff or district and the public.
9. Some interpersonal interaction or communication is required outside of the specific classroom environment.
 
Essential Job Functions/Performance Requirements: 
1. Assists with instruction and activities for individuals or for groups as assigned by teacher.  Supervises students in instructional settings, off-campus activities and during non-instructional activities such as recess, assemblies, emergency drills, lunch periods, getting on and off buses.
2. Prepares, creates, and/or adapts instructional materials as directed by the teacher to reinforce skill learning based on individual needs. Prepares bulletin boards and other teaching aids.  Assists students with assignments. Sets up and operates equipment for instructional purposes.
3. Serves as chief source of information and assistance for substitute teachers. And at all times applies the “need to know” rule in regard to confidentiality.
4. Assists teacher with student behavior management strategies.  Restrains out of control students when necessary.
5. Grades student work; records grades; completes necessary paperwork.
6. Checks and records student attendance.  Makes other reports and records as required.
7. Performs housekeeping duties within the classroom to ensure it is neat and clean.
8. Assists students with hygiene/bathroom (changing diapers, etc.) functions, eating, dressing, and assists students with changing clothes if necessary.  Assists with lifting/transferring students in wheelchairs or walkers.
9. From I.E.P. and direct instructions from the O.T. and/or P.T. positions students as required and assists students while they are working with the Occupation/Physical Therapists consultant in receipt of their therapy program.  Participates in I.E.P. meetings when deemed necessary by Teacher/Principal.
10. Operates photocopier, laminator, duplicator and computer.
11. Performs playground, hallway, cafeteria duties as needed.
12. Attends in-service in Special Education to keep up with new policies and procedures.
13. Attends and supervises students with computerized and community-based instruction.
14. Maintains confidentiality of all students.
15. Assists teacher in obtaining supplies necessary for instructional activities.
16. Assists teacher with compiling student’s work to send home in folders.  Assists with parent communication only as directed by the teacher.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Other Performance Measures: 
1. Requires good customer service/people skills to resolve problems and provide information as requested. 
2. It requires following safety guidelines and policies, inclusive of the District Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens, to reduce accident or injury to self or to students.
3. It requires following school dress standards, proper attendance or leave policies, and other work-habits concerns. 
4. Creativity, initiative and effective problem solving are important to the success of the position. 
5. Must be able to cooperate with other staff members and have a positive attitude towards staff, students, and the public to enhance educational goals.
 
Supervision exercised: Employee does not supervise other employees.
 
Complies with Shawnee's Mission Statement in which students are to be provided with skills, knowledge and attitudes to become lifelong learners, complex thinkers, and responsible citizens in an ever-changing global society.
 
Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions: 
1. Sits about 3 hours per day; stands and walks about 4 ½ hours per day.
2. Requires frequent bending/stooping; occasional squatting/crouching; crawling/kneeling; reaching above shoulder; and occasional pushing/pulling of wheelchair.
3. Requires occasional lifting of up to 35-50 pounds to lift and position children into various seating arrangements in the school building, within the community, and on the bus. 
4. Assists with toilet duties, and occasional carrying educational materials.
5. In secondary schools, due to the size of the disabled student, the incumbent does more lifting/carrying and maneuvering.
6. Employee must possess manual dexterity/visual ability to maneuver and operate equipment, write, cut, draw, and complete the forms. 
7. Must be able to hear quiet voices and read body language, provide instructions. 
8. At times is exposed to hitting, biting, kicking, and other physical resistance by students. 
9. Must take special care in handling students with special concerns due to bodily fluids and to disinfect equipment.
10. Must be able to communicate on the telephone and in person. 
11. Must be able to get around the classroom, media center, cafeteria, inside and outside the entire campus, etc. 
12. Must be able to maneuver/carry VCR/TV up steps, to portable classrooms. 
13. On occasion, students exhibit explosive behavior and are out of control and throw objects, fight, kick, spit, bite and scratch and need to be restrained. 
14. Must be agile and able to think and move quickly to respond to out of control student behavior.
 
Terms of Employment:  In compliance with Negotiated Contract and/or State Law. Salary to be established by the Board. (180-day contract)

Evaluation:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy. 

FLSA Status:       Exempt
 
Revised:              April 1, 2020
 




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