Teacher, Special Education - Autism Class - Christopher Elementary

Oak Grove School District has a total enrollment of over 8,800 students from grades PreK-8. There are 15 elementary schools and 3 intermediate schools, and a TK-8 Virtual Learning (VLA). Five out of nineteen schools receive Title I funds. The size of the school ranges from the highest (750) student enrollment to the lowest (270) student enrollment. About 15% of the District's students are White, 50% are Hispanic or Latino, 24$ are Asian or Pacific Islander, 3% are African American, and 8% identify as two or more races. The percentage of English Learners is 20%, representing 56 languages spoken in the District. Thirty percent of the students qualify for free and reduced-price school lunch. Thirteen percent of the students receive special education services. The Oak Grove School District is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Information

Date Posted : 8 / 2 / 2023 Application Deadline : Until Filled Employment Type : Full Time Length of Work Year : 187 Salary : $63,457 - $117,679 (maximum placement for outside candidates : $106,744) plus $3,463, stipend for MA / Doctorate Degree, plus $1500 stipend ongoing for Special Education Number Openings : (At time of posting) 2 Contact : Debi Rivas-Klem Email : Phone :

Job Summary

Job Summary

Special Education Teachers (SDC) promote and develop successful learning for students who are eligible for IDEA services. The Special Education Teacher (SDC) effectively supports the education of students who have been identified and qualify for services under the Mild / Moderate or Moderate / Severe disability designations. Teachers assess students’ functioning to customize an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). They creatively design and assign activities that modify general curriculum to suit every pupil’s needs. They maintain regular communication with their students, their parents, and appropriate staff members and are responsible for development, implementation, and revision of their student’s IEP. Patience, compassion, positivity, and empathy are core values teachers must have to work with children with exceptional needs. This job reports to the Site Administrator and the Director of Special Education.

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Requirements / Qualifications

To make your application complete, you must attach the following : letter of introduction, current resume, 3 letters of recommendation (only 3 please), copy of official / unofficial transcripts acceptable, copy of appropriate credential (Moderate / Severe) - including Autism Authorization)

• Copy of Transcript (unofficial acceptable with application)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please send 3 and only 3)
• Resume
• Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate / Severe

To make your application complete, you must attach the following : letter of introduction, current resume, 3 letters of recommendation (only 3 please), copy of official / unofficial transcripts acceptable, copy of appropriate credential (Moderate / Severe) - including Autism Authorization)