Teacher - Special Education; Licensed

Position: Teacher - Special Education (Licensed Required)
What is this job about?

We’re seeking a passionate and organized teacher to design and deliver individualized instructional programs that help students build language, academic, social, and vocational skills. In this role, you'll lead both group and one-on-one instruction, manage classroom behavior plans, guide teaching assistants, and track student progress daily. You’ll collaborate closely with BCBAs, administration, and families to ensure each student’s goals and curriculum are current and effective.

Make a lasting impact by helping students grow and succeed every day!

Some of your responsibilities would include:

Develop and implement individualized academic and ABA-based lesson plans.

Deliver 1:1 ABA therapy and ensure accurate data collection on all student programs.

Supervise teaching assistants, ensuring adherence to procedures and paperwork completion.

Maintain a clean, safe, and engaging learning environment.

Assist students with daily self-help skills as needed.

Participate in crisis situations when required.

Maintain accurate records, progress reports, and IEP documentation.

Communicate daily with parents/guardians and report updates to the Director.

Model professional and appropriate behavior for teaching assistants.

Escort students to classes and off-campus activities.

Stay current on required training including CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Intervention.

Follow all agency policies, procedures, and mandated reporting requirements.

Remain punctual, dependable, and flexible in daily duties.

What do I need to be qualified for this position?

Required:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Required:

Valid Missouri Special Education Teaching Certificate (Provisional Certificate will be considered).Bring your passion for teaching and making a difference in students’ lives to this exciting role!

If that doesn’t draw your attention, take a look at our excellent benefits package:

Competitive salary and excellent working environment

Eligibility for Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance after a 0-day waiting period

Employer-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage

Option to enroll in our 403(b)-retirement plan immediately - with employer match up to 4% after a year of service

Sick and vacation accrual as well as 7-paid holidays a year and a paid day off to celebrate your birthday

Discounts on your phone bill if you use Verizon or AT&TDiscounted Fitness Center membership if you are Full-Time Use of a fleet vehicle or paid mileage for using your vehicle

Opportunities for advancement

Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement Stipend Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Annual Wage Increase Potential Many more…If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in individual's lives, click on the link and apply now to join our team!

Looking for more information?

Give us a call at Ask for the Talent Acquisition Team Send us an Email at Jobs@thearcoftheozarks.orgDon't forget to include your name and the position/location you are interested in.

Checkout some videos about our organization and the individuals we support here our website and social media here:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing individualized instructional programs that guide and encourage students to develop language and academic skills. The teacher is responsible for the day to day implementation, monitoring, and data tracking of individual instruction, group instruction, social skills development, outings, and pre-vocational and vocational skills.

The teacher is responsible for the management of classroom behavior programs as well as managing teaching assistants. The teacher also works with the BCBAs and administration to update student goals and curriculums. Parent or guardian communication is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Implement Academic Lesson Plans and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – based therapy programs along with the BCBADevelop lesson plans based on approved curriculum; turn in weekly lesson plans to the appropriate supervisor

Adhere to the tenants of ABA Deliver 1:1 ABA – based therapy to students

Take precise and accurate data on academic and ABA-based…