Position Details

The Special Education teacher serves students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and who have a variety of abilities. The teacher provides both core academic instruction and specially designed instruction to support students in both the general and special education setting. The teacher will use a variety of instructional strategies and behavior modifications to support students to meet their individual goals and beyond, as outlined in their IEPs. Oak Park School District (OPSD) is committed to a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement through aligned and meaningful professional development, a partnership with Oakland ISD services, data teams to drive instructional decisions and best practices and a relentless focus on the whole child. OPSD is looking for a special education teacher who is intrinsically motivated; who have a deep desire to grow professionally; who believe children deserve to learn in an environment least restrictive and with the highest level of cultural competence; who are committed to providing children with boundless opportunities; and who understand that initiative, rigor and grit are essential to be a great special education teacher leader in the 21st Century.