Special Education Teacher

As a Special Education Teacher at Friendly Academy, you will play a critical role in ensuring that students with disabilities have access to an inclusive, supportive, and academically rigorous learning environment. You will work closely with general education teachers, school leaders, families, and service providers to develop and implement individualized supports that help students thrive.

Passionate Educator:
You are deeply committed to helping all students succeed and believe every child can learn at high levels with the right support. You understand the importance of literacy, intervention, and individualized instruction.

Student Advocate:
You champion the needs of students with disabilities and are committed to ensuring their educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs are met with care and consistency.

Collaborative Team Member:
You thrive in partnership with teachers, leaders, and families. You are able to collaborate around student needs, co-plan accommodations and modifications, and support inclusive practices across classrooms.

Detail-Oriented Case Manager:
You are organized and able to manage timelines, documentation, compliance requirements, and progress monitoring with accuracy and professionalism.

Culturally Responsive Educator:
You honor and celebrate the diversity of the students and families you serve. You create learning spaces where every child feels valued, respected, and capable.

Instruction and Intervention:
Plan and deliver specialized instruction aligned to students' IEP goals. Provide direct services, small-group instruction, and targeted interventions to support academic growth.

IEP Development and Case Management:
Serve as case manager for students receiving special education services. Develop, schedule, and monitor IEPs, ensuring compliance with timelines, documentation, and service delivery requirements.

Collaboration:

Work closely with general education teachers to support inclusion, co-plan instruction, implement accommodations and modifications, and ensure students can access grade-level content.

Assessment and Progress Monitoring:
Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and academic benchmarks. Use data to adjust instruction, document growth, and communicate student progress to families and staff.

Family Partnership:
Build strong relationships with families, communicating regularly about student progress, services, supports, and ways to reinforce learning at home.

Compliance:
Maintain accurate records related to evaluations, eligibility, IEPs, progress reports, service logs, and other special education documentation in accordance with state and federal requirements.

Behavior and Social-Emotional Support:
Support the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans, social-emotional supports, and strategies that help students succeed in the classroom environment.

Professional Development:
Participate in professional development opportunities to strengthen instructional practices, compliance knowledge, and support for diverse learners.

At Friendly Academy, we believe that every team member plays a vital role in our student recruitment efforts. Engaging in student recruitment is not only about increasing enrollment but also about fostering a strong, inclusive school community that reflects our values and mission. Employees actively participating in recruitment helps build trust with families, showcases our commitment to personalized education, and ensures that we attract students who will thrive in our holistic and supportive environment.

By involving all staff in recruitment, we leverage diverse perspectives and talents, creating a unified approach to welcoming and nurturing our students.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, or a related field
• Missouri Special Education Teaching Certification required
• Experience teaching students with disabilities, preferably in a K-5 setting
• Knowledge of IEP development, compliance requirements, progress monitoring, and inclusive instructional practices
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with early literacy instruction and intervention
• Experience collaborating with related service providers and general education teachers
• Experience with behavior support plans and MTSS processes

• Join a school community where love is the center of our education model without deprioritizing academic rigor and excellence.
• A school culture that promotes wellness by…