Special Education CWC Teacher Grades 9-12

Special Education CWC Teacher Grades 9-12 (26-27 School Year)

Fort Osage School District - Independence, Missouri

Job : 5715672

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

We are looking for an experienced Special Education Teacher for the  school year. Salary is based on the adopted salary schedule for the 025-26 school year (starting salary = $45,200). We accept all previous years in certificated teaching roles as steps on the salary schedule.

Our special education teachers work as a team, supported by two building Process Coordinators and building administrators. This position is primarily in a co‑teaching environment, with some resource minutes. The teacher will manage a caseload of students, while co‑planning with core teachers to ensure equal access to content for all students.

Valid Missouri Certification in Mild/Moderate Special Education is required. A bachelor’s degree in a job‑related area is preferred.

• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional strategies and methods and materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers subject specific assessments and tests for the purpose of assessing the levels of students' competencies.
• Assesses student progress toward standards, expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with other classroom teachers for the purpose of implementing established curriculum/individual student plans and ensuring the success of assigned students.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resource organizations for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, attendance, problem‑solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates instructional methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements and/or student success.
• Develops and implements behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, substitute teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students and/or provides lesson plans for substitutes for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Maintains open communication with students/parents/guardians regarding student progress, expectations, concerns and direction for the purpose of reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Maintains formal and informal data for all students in building for the purpose of ensuring the student data is accurate.
• Monitors students in a variety of locations and professional development workshops (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development workshops for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials in collaboration with other staff members for the purpose of providing feedback, documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code, school policies and all relevant laws.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing issues to the appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues and providing information and/or direction.

• Valid Missouri Certification in Mild/Moderate Special Education.
• Bachelor’s degree in a job‑related area (desired).
• Previous experience in certificated teaching roles (desired).
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Salary: $45,200 Per Year

Optional fully paid health insurance, opportunity for extra duty stipend, and New Teacher Mentor program.

• Dr. Leigh Gruber, Executive Director Student Support Services
• DISTRICT OFFICE
• Phone:
• Email:

Position Type:
Full‑Time

FLSA Status:
Exempt