Teacher, OSB/OSD

Job Posting Title

Teacher, OSB/OSD

Basic Purpose

Positions in this family are involved in professional level work teaching standard academic or commercial subjects in a state school, hospital, facility or institution. This includes writing teaching plans, providing individual and group instruction, and participating in staff development training sessions.

Typical Functions

• Prepares subject-specific lesson plans.
• Provides group classroom instruction for a specific grade level or subject and prepares and administers examinations.
• Encourages student learning through individual instruction, encouragement, counseling and guidance.
• Prepares progress reports and attendance reports for administrative review and report cards for individual students.
• Maintains order and discipline among students in the classroom and on school grounds; may direct social and recreational activities.
• Maintains inventory of books and supplies.
• Participates in staff meetings and provides reports on student progress.

Level Descriptor

This job family consists of only one level and employees are responsible for performing all functions to provide instruction to students in standard academic or commercial subjects. In this role they will provide classroom teaching, maintain order and discipline, prepare test papers, grade tests, and provide individual progress assessment. They will also participate in staff development training sessions, direct student activities and perform related administrative functions.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements consist of possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required include knowledge of principles, practices and materials used in the education of children; ability is required to instruct at a specified grade level or in a specialized field; and of the content matter in the specific field of knowledge. Ability is required to supervise and instruct pupils; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to organize and present lesson plans clearly and concisely; and to refine lesson objectives.

Special Requirements

Some positions may require certification in a specific field of instruction.

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Additional Job Description

Position is located at Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB) in Muskogee.

Essential Functions: Position is primarily responsible for specialized instruction and services required to meet the unique educational needs of blind and visually impaired students. Provides direct instruction and support to students with mild/moderate disabilities and/or blind/visual impairment. Collaborates with other teachers, support staff, and families. Maintains accurate records in compliance with state and federal guidelines. Provides education in accordance with each student's individual needs.

Preferred Qualifications: Special Education and/or Visual Impairment Certification.

Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without employer sponsorship.

Method of Application: Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.com). Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday (myworkday.com)).

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.