Skiatook Public Schools is currently accepting applications for the position of a Secondary History Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.   Starting date for this position will be immediate.

 

Position Title: Secondary Teacher

 

Site: Skiatook High School

 

Reports To: Site Administrator

 

Supervises Students

 

Required: Bachelor’s degree and a valid Oklahoma teacher certificate in Secondary History or World History subject areas.

 

Summary:  Plans and instructs students in lessons designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their overall development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. Maintain the skill and ability to communicate clearly, apply language, mathematical, reasoning skills, and knowledge of current educational research. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  (Other duties may be assigned)

 

• Teaches District Approved Curriculum
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity 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, establishes clear objectives for all lesson units, projects, and activities, and communicates these objectives to students.  
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports as required.  
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Is aware of students’ individual learning needs and provides appropriate accommodations and seeks the assistance of District specialists as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.
• Works well with both supervisors and other members of the team.
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an administrator.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees, as required.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.  

Additional Requirements:

• Must have completed or be willing to complete the Care & Prevention of Athletic Injury training as required by the State of Oklahoma.
• Must have or be willing to get a CDL drivers license

Skiatook Public Schools offers competitive pay and benefits including paid holidays and health benefits.  Starting salary will be based on applicant qualifications and/or work history.  The district's salary scale can be found at: https://www.skiatookschools.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/District%7CEmployee%20Salary%20Schedule

 

The district also provides on-site daycare for staff members.

 

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the passing a felony criminal background check and approval by the Board of Education.  

 

Please email Jenny McElyea, HS Principal, jmcelyea@skiatookschools.org if you have additional questions about this position.

  

Title 1 District- Skiatook Public Schools is a Title 1 district. Under the Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF) Program, if you teach full time for five complete and consecutive academic years in a low-income school or educational service agency, and meet other qualifications, you may be eligible for forgiveness of up to $17,500 on your Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and your Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans.  Additional information may be found at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/teacher

 

It is the policy of Skiatook Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information.