Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

Position Type:
Special Education Teaching/Elementary Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:
4/7/2026

Location:
Bridle Ridge Elementary

Date Available:
08/11/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
The Raymore-Peculiar School District is seeking a passionate and dedicated Self-Contained Special Education Teacher to join our dynamic team for the school year!

We are committed to creating an inclusive and effective learning environment for all students. The successful candidate will work with Kindergarten through 5th Grade students with diverse needs, including those on the Autism Spectrum, focusing on functional academics and social-emotional behavior skills within a highly structured, language-based classroom. Candidates should have experience working with special education students, particularly those with significant behavioral and emotional needs, and a background in delivering services within a language-based model.

The role involves supporting communication, social skills, and self-regulation, especially for students with autism as well as other behavioral needs and follows an ABA approach to teaching academic and behavior skills. Knowledge of and experience with Intensive Teaching, Conscious Discipline, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) development is preferred.

The qualified candidate must hold or be eligible for a valid Missouri Certificate in Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical Education or other similar special education area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to students' academic and behavioral needs.
• Teach functional academic skills, focusing on real-world applications such as literacy, numeracy, and life skills.
• Provide direct instruction and support in social-emotional learning (SEL) to promote positive behavior and self-regulation.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, specialists, and support staff to ensure inclusive practices and differentiated instruction.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress reports for IEP goals and compliance.
• Communicate regularly with families to discuss student progress, challenges, and strategies for support.
• Create a safe, engaging, and structured classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth, emphasizing a language-rich model for effective communication and instruction.
• Oversee and direct the work of paraprofessionals within the self-contained classroom to ensure consistent instruction and support for all students.

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package:

• Salary schedule placement acknowledging highest level of education and ALL years of previous teaching experience as allowed by the salary schedule
• District paid employee medical, dental, and life insurance (with option to purchase coverage for spouse, children, or family)
• Employee option to purchase voluntary benefits including vision insurance, short term disability, long term disability and other supplemental insurance policies.
• 10 Days Paid Time Off per year.
• District matched retirement contribution of 14.5% to Public School Retirement System (PSRS).