Special Education Teacher

Company Description Town & Country School is dedicated to improving the lives of students with learning differences through a nurturing environment that supports academic, social, and personal growth. The school recognizes each student as an individual and tailors education to promote achievement, responsibility, and respect for self and others. Its interactive instruction is designed to spark curiosity, discovery, and a lifelong love of learning. Unlike traditional “pull-out” or “inclusion” models, the program focuses on students’ strengths, reducing anxiety about competition and building self-esteem and motivation. Town & Country serves bright, creative, and engaged students with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, and is committed to transforming lives.

Role Description The Special Education Teacher is a full-time, on-site position located in Tulsa, OK. This role includes planning and delivering individualized instruction for students with learning differences, aligned with accommodations/modifications. The teacher will differentiate lessons, provide small-group and one-on-one support, and use evidence-based strategies to address academic, social, and behavioral needs. Daily responsibilities include monitoring student progress, collecting data, and collaborating with colleagues, related service providers, and administrators to refine instructional plans. The teacher will communicate regularly with families or caregivers, maintain accurate documentation, contribute to IEP meetings, and help create an inclusive, safe, and encouraging classroom environment that supports students’ strengths and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, with an understanding of diverse learning needs and supports.
• Strong Teaching skills, including lesson planning, differentiation, classroom management, and use of evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Background in Middle School education and comfort teaching across core subject areas for this age group.
• Special Education training and experience, including developing and implementing IEPs and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective Communication skills for working with students, families or caregivers, colleagues, and related service providers.
• State teaching certification or eligibility in Special Education (or related field); bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, or a closely related discipline required.
• Ability to build supportive, respectful relationships with neurodiverse students and promote a positive, strengths-based classroom climate.
• Familiarity with progress monitoring, data-driven instruction, and basic assistive technology or accommodations for students with learning differences.
• Commitment to professional growth, continuous learning, and collaboration within a mission-driven school community.

Benefits of working at Town & Country School

• No State Testing
• Positive school culture
• Accessible Administration (open-door policy)
• Supportive Administration that values every employee
• Small class size
• The supplies you need are received in days – no extra paperwork
• No IEPs for Special Education Students
• Special Education Teachers are responsible for no more than 13 record students
• Team Approach
• Supportive parents
• Community atmosphere
• Collaboration among teachers/close-knit departments
• Ongoing/paid opportunities for professional development
• Town & Country School reimburses the employee for teaching license renewals.
• Quiet Room for Students
• Small campus
• Safe campus
• Teacher and assistant in each classroom
• PTO Days
• Continuity in learning because teacher’s assistants sub if the teacher is out
• The school pays 80% of the employee’s health insurance
• No cost life insurance policy
• 401k
• We have a 96% retention rate for students
• Our graduation rate is 100%