Teacher - Special Education

Teacher - Special Education (26-27)

Position Type:

Special Education/Teacher

Date Posted:

1/13/2026

Location:

District Wide

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Title:

Special Education Teacher ECH-Grade 12

Reports To:

Building Principal and Special Education Director

Department:
Special Education

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Position Overview:

Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the educational program to enable students with special educational services to benefit from educational experiences.

Employment

Terms:

* Employment terms covering compensation, benefits, and working conditions are specified by the Board of Education's policies, procedures, and agreements.

* School term: 184 contract days

* Salary dependent on experience

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

* Valid Missouri certificate in Special Education/Cross-Categorical

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management

* Knowledgeable of the special education process and teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students

* Demonstrate skills in computer word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

* Experience in formative assessments, cooperative learning techniques, and data analysis

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Participates in the IEP process by attending IEP meetings, collaborating with IEP team members, preparing IEP paperwork, and delivering instruction to enable students to make IEP goal progress.

* Designs a classroom schedule to meet individual student needs within the overall school master schedule.

* Meets with and instructs assigned students in the designated locations and times.

* Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the ability, maturity, and interests of the students through a variety of opportunities to learn.

* Plans curriculum, lessons, special education programs, and teaching methods based on the individual needs of students.

* Employs a variety of instructional techniques, technology, and instructional media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

* Assists in transitioning children into the appropriate school setting.

* Monitors evaluation and timelines to ensure appropriate placement and programming.

* Monitors student progress in and outside of the special education room.

* Maintains confidentiality and non-judgmental views of children and families served.

* Diagnoses the instructional needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.

* Takes all necessary and responsible precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

* Knowledgeable of the District-approved de-escalation, restraint, and seclusion procedures.

* Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative procedures.

* Communicates with parents regarding evaluation, programming, placement, services, and rights of students with disabilities.

* Functions as a team member of the school staff and communicates effectively with all members of the team, including school, family, physicians, and other agencies.

* Attend all meetings at the grade, department, school, and district levels, along with related professional development opportunities.

* Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure in the classroom and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

* Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

* Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational assistants.

* Performs other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Director of Special Services, or Superintendent.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

* Ability to work in a climate-controlled building, as well as in inclement weather.

* Ability to stand, walk, and move around for long periods of time.

* Ability to see and read, with or without vision aids, a computer screen and printed matter, and to…