Special Education Teacher

Special School District Saint Louis County
* DISTRICT WIDE
- St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Special School District Saint Louis County
* DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Special School District of St. Louis County Missouri

Job : 5849553
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Special Education Teacher - Retired

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As a Special School District (SSD) teacher, you provide individualized instruction and support tailored to the diverse learning abilities of your students, ensuring they reach their full potential. Your expertise in the special education process, collaborative approach to differentiated instruction, and unwavering commitment to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning environment will contribute to the success of every student under your guidance.

Please note,
you must have retired by June 30, 2026, to be eligible to participate in this program.

Special education teachers work closely with professionals across various disciplines. Together, you will craft comprehensive and effective learning plans, providing the necessary scaffolding for each student to excel. This collaborative effort involves continuous assessment and monitoring of progress, with the flexibility to adapt and modify plans as needed. The collective dedication of SSD staff extends beyond academics and includes the provision of patience, empathy, and advocacy to every student.

SSD provides teachers with generous salaries and benefit packages that acknowledge their expertise and educational attainment.

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at .

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Posting open until:
Remains open until filled

An annual salary up to channel 5, step 15, depending on educational attainment

• Continue to draw your current retirement income

• Keep an additional 14.5% of your salary because you will NOT be required to pay into retirement (you will pay 6.2% into social security)

• Bachelor’s degree required, specialization in special education preferred
• Classroom experience preferred

• Missouri teaching certificate in one or more areas of special education required

• 10-month school year (August to June), exact dates dependent on assigned location

• Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• Paid holidays
• 13 PTO days per year
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account

Position Type: Substitute

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Mild/Moderate Disabilities

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Multiple Disabilities

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Severe/Profound Disabilities

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Special School District Human Resources
• 12110 Clayton Road
• Town & Country, Missouri 63131
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