Elementary Alternative Education Teacher

Reports To: Building Administrator FSLA Status: Exempt Compensation: 001 (Step determined by experience.) Work Days: 181

FTE: 100

Elementary Alternative Education Teacher

Elementary Teacher – Future Leaders Academy (Grades 2–4) Position Summary Lead a small cohort of students in grades 2–4 in Future Leaders Academy, a short-term alternative program focused on self-regulation, social skills, and essential academic skills. Supported by two paraprofessionals, the teacher provides a structured, positive environment, teaches and reinforces replacement behaviors, and partners with home schools so student growth continues after students return. Essential Duties

• Plans and delivers daily instruction across the program’s nine pillars, with explicit self-regulation instruction embedded throughout the day.
• Provides daily instruction in essential academic skills: reading, writing, and math fact fluency.
• Teaches replacement behaviors through modeling, guided practice, and immediate, behavior-specific feedback and reinforcement.
• Maintains clear routines and expectations; uses positive behavior supports and district-approved de-escalation strategies to respond calmly and safely to escalated behavior. Treats students with respect and dignity.
• Maintains a Behavior Profile for each student; reviews progress data at least weekly and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Directs and supports the work of two paraprofessionals.
• Serves on the referral review team and co-plans pacing and student progress with the Director of Alternative Education.
• During the gap week between cohorts, visits sending schools to observe returning students and coach receiving teachers.
• Communicates with parents and home-school staff about student goals, progress, and transition.
• Keeps attendance and progress records, determines program completion, and prepares progress reports.
• Supervise students during out-of-classroom activities, including meals, breaks, arrival, and dismissal.
• Maintains professional competence through district in-service and professional growth activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Bachelor’s in education or a related field.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Elementary Education, or Alternative Teaching Certification as approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
• Experience working with students who exhibit challenging behaviors.
• Ability to use behavioral and academic data to guide instruction.
• Ability to remain calm, consistent, and professional in stressful situations.
• Must complete district-approved de-escalation training.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Reliable transportation to travel to district school sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in alternative education, behavior intervention, or small-group settings.
• Special Education certification or training in trauma-informed practices or social-emotional learning.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Adequate manual dexterity, visual acuity, hearing, and speech to perform required duties.
• Must be able to move quickly and respond safely to students who are escalated or in crisis.
• Requires standing, walking, stooping, bending, and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• Classroom duties are performed at a central host building; travel to district school sites is required.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.