Teacher - Special Education Learning Specialist DASI; Eagle Bluffs Elementary

Columbia Special Services
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Job : 5972070

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Title

Teacher
- Special Education Learning Specialist

Schedule / Grade

Teacher Salary Schedule

Job Code

49

TEACH
076

FLSA

Exempt

Calendar

TEACH

Benefits

Eligible (Retirees not benefit eligible)

Contract Type

TEACH

Bargaining Unit

TCHR-NEA

Revised Date 03/12/2026

PURPOSE

This program supports students who typically present on the autism spectrum and benefit from structured instruction that integrates academics, social skills and communication development. This position provides direct instruction and structured opportunities for repeated practice to support skill acquisition and promote generalization across settings. The program utilizes a range of evidence-based practices and behavior skills training, to support the acquisition, maintenance, and generalization of social and academic skills.

Students access the general education setting and curriculum as individually appropriate, while receiving targeted support in a small-group learning environment where adult guidance and structured instruction promote engagement, independence and meaningful participation.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated both individually and collaboratively.
• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students using data-driven decision-making.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of all students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in accord with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for all lessons and units.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of individuals or student groups involved.
• Collaborate with administrators, colleagues and parents in a positive and productive manner.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action, the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Evaluates the learning problems of students on a regular basis, seeking assistance of District specialists as needed and/or required.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy, and Administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure while maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and appropriate manner.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as needed.
• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Performs other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

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