Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Chillicothe R-II School District Middle School - Chillicothe, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job : 5456995

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 01, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

SUMMARY: Responsible for planning instruction and/or adapting the educational program to enable the students with an individualized educational program to benefit from educational experiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Instructs students in individual and small groups in direct skills instruction.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs using best practices.
• Evaluates/Monitors student progress in and outside of special education rooms.
• Maintains contact and has a good working relationship with parents of students with IEP's.
• Communicates with regular education teachers to inform them of student needs, learning styles and obtain/evaluate progress monitoring data when necessary.
• Serves on district committees as assigned.
• May participate in Co-Teaching classroom opportunities.
• Provides case management of students including drafting, coordinating appropriate team members and conducting annual IEP meetings to meet state and federal guidelines and timelines.
• Provides case management of students including drafting, coordinating appropriate team members and conducting re-evaluations to meet state and federal guidelines and timelines.
• Accommodates students' individual needs on the State and District Wide Testing as directed by the IEP.
• Observes confidentiality regarding students and staff when communicating to others.
• Communicates with Special Services Director and/or Process Coordinator with any concerns or special education questions.
• Problem Solve with parents and school staff when a student with an individualized education plan is experiencing difficulties.
• Evaluates paraprofessionals that work under their supervision.
• Observes all policies, rules and regulations of the Board of Education as stated in the Board of Education policies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students and paraprofessionals that are assigned to their rooms.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Missouri Teaching certificate in Special Education and/or qualifying score on the Gateway Exam to be considered Highly Qualified.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine month employee. Salary to be established by the Board of Education.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education >
General Special Education

• Bachelor degree preferred.

• Keri Rodenberg , Director of Special Services
• Chillicothe R-II
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