Special Education Building Substitute - High School

Job Description

The Special Education Building Substitute is responsible for supporting the instructional process by serving as a temporary replacement for absent Special Education teachers. This role involves implementing lesson plans, maintaining classroom management, and providing assistance to students with special needs to ensure continuity of education.

Full‑Time, 10‑Month, Exempt

• Curriculum Development and Instruction
  • Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards‑aligned curriculum
  • Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments
  • Use data to inform instructional decisions
  • Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs
• Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture
  • Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture
  • Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff
  • Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress
  • Effectively supervise and manage a classroom of up to 30 students
  • Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent‑teacher conferences, and more
• Demonstrate a Growth Mindset
  • Pursue challenging professional goals each year
  • Give and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleagues
  • Participate in school‑wide and individual professional development
• School‑Based Staff staff must have the ability to...
  • Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basis
  • Occasional moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling
  • Maintain emotional control under stress
  • Interpret policy, procedures, and data
  • Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

• Bachelor’s degree (
  REQUIRED
  )
• Missouri substitute Certification (
  REQUIRED
  )
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap
• Experienced working with students with special needs is highly preferred

• $0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental.
• Employer‑Paid Short‑Term Disability
• $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
• Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 13% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
• Employee Recognition:
  When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our HEART Awards!
• Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
• Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10‑year financial rewards
• Generous time off:
  • Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military‑related leave
  • Paid parental leave for new families
  • Granted holidays, as well as a one‑week Thanksgiving break, a two‑week winter break, and a week‑long spring break
  • Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on a scheduled Fab Friday)
• On‑going professional development opportunities:
  • Weekly coaching sessions
  • Weekly school‑based professional development
  • Five in‑person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers