Stafford Special Education Teacher Posting

Listed below is a vacancy for a certified staff position in the Weatherford Public School district for the 2025-2026 school year.  A complete application is required to qualify as an applicant.  All salaries for certified positions are based on earned position and on the salary schedule.

Job Title: Elementary Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate)

Job Site: Lt. General Thomas P. Stafford Elemetary

General Job Description:

 Applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree with valid Oklahoma certification in Special Education (Mild/Moderate) and meet Oklahoma State Department of Education and Federal standards for a qualified teacher.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements, maintains, and oversees student IEPs in accordance with IDEA.

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the development and interests of the students.

• Prepares for classes assigned.

• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.

• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

• Evaluates pupils' academic and social/emotional growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.

• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

• Engages in child find actiivity, seeking the assistance of District specialists as required.

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

• Assessable to students and parents for education-related purposes.

• Works well with both supervisors and other members of the team.

• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance

• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrator 

Please find additional information about our district and schools at www.wpsok.org

For further questions, please contact:

Brad Howl

Stafford Elementary Principal

580-772-3533

OR

Melissa Jarvis

Director of Special Services

580-772-3327

mjarvis@wpsok.org

Application Deadline: Position will be filled when suitable applicant is found.

Weatherford Public Schools considers all qualified applicants for each position and does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital, or veteran status, or disability.  This policy is followed in the operation of its educational programs and activities, recruitment, admissions, and employment practices.