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Special Education Teacher
Job in
Lees Summit, Jackson County, Missouri, 64086, USA
Listed on 2026-06-19
Listing for:
KVC Missouri
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-19
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Health Educator, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Job Description & How to Apply Below
KVC Academy School Year
Location: Lee's Summit
Salary: $47,000 - $80,000 annually (based on education and experience)
About the Role
KVC Academy is seeking a compassionate and skilled Special Education Teacher to support students with Autism in a highly structured, therapeutic learning environment.
This role is ideal for educators with hands-on experience working with students with autism, including those who are non-verbal and/or have high support needs. You will play a critical role in helping students build communication, independence, emotional regulation, and functional life skills in addition to academic growth.
Our small classroom settings allow for highly individualized instruction and meaningful relationship-building with students who require consistency, patience, and specialized support.
This position goes beyond traditional classroom teaching-you will support the whole child, including assistance with daily living skills such as toileting and self-care, while working closely with a multidisciplinary team focused on learning and healing.
What You'll Do
- Provide individualized instruction for students with Autism and complex learning needs
- Implement IEPs with fidelity in a structured, therapeutic classroom environment
- Support communication development (including non-verbal and AAC users)
- Assist with functional life skills, including self-care and independence routines
- Collaborate with clinical, behavioral, and educational teams
- Create a safe, predictable, and supportive learning environment that promotes growth
- Use data-driven strategies to support student progress
We are especially looking for educators who have:
- Experience teaching or supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Comfort working with non-verbal students and high-support needs populations
- Background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), structured teaching, or similar approaches
- Strong classroom management skills in therapeutic or special education settings
- A patient, calm, and relationship-driven teaching style
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required
- Valid Missouri Teaching License required
- Special Education Certification required (Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement or equivalent)
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance required
- Pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check required
- Salaried position with paid school breaks (winter, spring, summer), holidays, and snow days
- No after-school or evening responsibilities
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, and more)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- Tuition reimbursement and license/certification reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Work-life balance and employee wellness programs
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