Secondary Special Education Teacher Advance

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

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching (Grades 7-8)/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted:
  10/16/2026
• Location:
  
  Republic Middle 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.

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

Teacher - Special Education

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.

Professional

The teacher will report directly to the building principal.

• 1. Be informed of rules, policies, and regulations of the school and district and follow them as required.
• 2. Understand and apply the instructional process with teaching and learning.
• 3. Be willing to provide leadership, motivation, instruction, assessment, and instructional strategies necessary
  to meet the needs of all students.
• 4. Share expectations and student progress with parents throughout the year.
• 5. Work as a team member.
• 6. Support classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of individual
  student plans.
• 7. Provide classroom management to ensure a positive learning environment.
• 8. Provide a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• 9. Have good interpersonal skills to work with staff members, students, parents, and the community.
• 10. Pursue professional growth.
• 11. Maintain appropriate student records.
• 12. Handle confidential information appropriately.
• 13. Maintain equipment and facilities in good condition.
• 14. Be punctual and responsible in attendance.
• 15. Demonstrate conduct representative of the school and establish and maintain a good relationship
  with the community.
• 16. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals as needed for the position.
• 17. 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.
• 18. Plans and implements behavior intervention plans for assigned students when needed to provide a
  safe and appropriate learning environment.
• 19. 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.
• 20. Perform any other duties as assigned by the principal or the Director of Special Education.

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 all…