CCRI - SpEd Teacher, Middle School

Applications will be accepted beginning
Monday, February 9, 2026 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

Crawford County R-1 School District offers a competitive salary schedule, benefits, and a positive work environment. The School District operates on the 4-Day School Week schedule.

Title:

Special Education Teacher

Reports to:

Principal / Special Education Director

Summary

Teachers are responsible for providing direct instruction to students and maintaining an environment conducive to learning.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

An individual who holds this position is required to:

• Provide instruction to students
• Create and implement a classroom disciplinary plan
• Create lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction
• Participate in building, grade level and subject area committees
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades and discipline
• Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns
• Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team or other student assistance teams as requested
• Implement special educational plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs and individual health plans
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination and harassments as directed by Board policy
• Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher
• Subject area teachers may have additional duties and responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervise students at all times

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance
• Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents
• Present information effectively and respond to questions
• Write clear and complete lesson plans

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Solve a variety of problems in many different situations
• Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students

• Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use
• Use district software for recording grades and finding student information
• Utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously
• Move around the classroom
• Read handwritten or printed material

Attendance:
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess.

Terms of Employment:
Salary determined annually by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluation of certificated staff.