Special Education; Co-Taught Adjunct Educator Launch

Special Education (Co-Taught) Adjunct Educator (Fall Semester) - Launch

Springfield Public Schools Professional and Virtual Learning Center (PVLC):
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Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Job Title: Special Education (Co-Taught) Adjunct Educator - Launch

Department: Virtual Learning

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Launch Administration

Pay: $826-$2,715 based on student enrollment per course

The Co‑Taught Special Education Teacher supports the academic and personal success of virtual students with mild to moderate disabilities by collaborating with general education teachers to deliver curriculum, implement accommodations and modifications, and provide targeted instruction in an online setting. This role includes monitoring student progress, communicating with families, and offering weekly synchronous check‑ins and individualized support to ensure students meet IEP goals and access the general education curriculum.

• Administers subject‑specific assignments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, student achievements, and developing methods for improvement.
• Assesses student progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Analyzes performance data for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.
• Collaborates with Launch Online Staff, curriculum facilitators, other school personnel, and parents to improve overall student outcomes and achieve established instructional goals.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject‑specific assignments for the purpose of providing effective education that addresses individual student learning.
• Differentiates classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Facilitates student learning (e.g., creating a learning environment, integrating technology, encouraging collaboration) in pre‑designed courses to achieve success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through pre‑determined learning outcomes.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non‑confidential files and records (e.g., grades, test scores, student evaluations, IEPS, anecdotal records, lesson plans) to provide up‑to‑date information, historical references, and document student progress in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Participates in training and meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
• Prepares written materials to document student progress and fulfill mandated requirements.
• Reports health and safety issues to administrative personnel and/or appropriate agencies to maintain students’ personal safety and a positive learning environment and comply with regulatory requirements and legal guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Responds to inquiries from various sources (e.g., other teachers, parents, administrators) to resolve issues, provide information, and/or direction.
• Supports classroom teachers to assist them in implementing established curriculum and individual student plans.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a job‑related area, required

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• K‑12 special education certification in Missouri in one or a combination of areas: mild–moderate disabilities (includes LD, BD/ED, MR, OHI), cross‑categorical, hearing impaired, visually impaired, or severe developmental disabilities, required
• Ability to gain and maintain “Highly Qualified” status as defined by Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, required
• Background clearance, results satisfactory to the District, required
• Must have consistent access to high‑speed internet and provide own device.
• Must reside in the State of Missouri; exceptions may exist for teachers…