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Position: 2027-28 Secondary Special Education Teacher (5-8) - Advance Hire

2027-28 Secondary Special Education Teacher (5-8) - Advance Hire

Position Type:
Intermediate School Teaching (Grades 5-6)/ Special Education Teacher
Date Posted: 10/16/2026
Location:

Republic Intermediate School
Date Available:

August 2027
Closing Date: 12/18/2026

Republic School District welcomes all educators interested in a Secondary Special Education (5-8) teaching position for the 2027-28 school year to fill out an application for this job posting.

Specifics regarding school placement (Republic Intermediate School or Republic Middle School) and grade level will be determined at a later date.

Job Description

Teacher
- Special Education

Qualifications

The teacher must have a Bachelor's degree in Education and possess (or be eligible for) a certificate from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in the particular field(s) of teaching. Special Education certifications may be in one or more of the following areas:

Special Education – Blind & Low Vision
Special Education
- Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education – Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical (includes former certification areas of LD/BD/ED/EMH)
Special Education – Severely Developmentally Disabled

The teacher must possess knowledge of instructional strategies, assessment practices, and effective classroom management and discipline techniques. The teacher must exhibit effective communication skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community.

Position Classification

Professional

Supervisor

The teacher will report directly to the building principal.

Duties

Be informed of rules, policies, and regulations of the school and district and follow them as required.

Understand and apply the instructional process with teaching and learning.

Be willing to provide leadership, motivation, instruction, assessment, and instructional strategies necessary to meet the needs of all students.

Share expectations and student progress with parents throughout the year.

Work as a team member.

Support classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of individual student plans.

Provide classroom management to ensure a positive learning environment.

Provide a safe and orderly classroom environment.

Have good interpersonal skills to work with staff members, students, parents, and the community.

Pursue professional growth.

Maintain appropriate student records.

Handle confidential information appropriately.

Maintain equipment and facilities in good condition.

Be punctual and responsible in attendance.

Demonstrate conduct representative of the school and establish and maintain a good relationship with the community.

Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals as needed for the position.

Plans and administers first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) when needed for the purpose of providing appropriate care for assigned students.

Plans and implements behavior intervention plans for assigned students when needed to provide a safe and appropriate learning environment.

Participate in Evaluation and IEP processes by attending required meetings, collaborating with IEP/Eligibility team members, preparing IEP/Evaluation paperwork in accordance with the IDEA, and delivering instruction to enable students to make progress towards IEP goals and continue participation in the general education curriculum.

Perform any other duties as assigned by the principal or the Director of Special Education.

Physical Requirements

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of…