Special Education Teacher High School; SY

Special Education Teacher -- High School (2026-27 SY)# Special Education Teacher -- High School (2026-27 SY)
Confluence Preparatory Academy - Saint Louis, MO 63103## Overview Position Type Full Time## Description
** Special Education Teacher
**** Purpose Statement
** The job of Teacher - Special Education is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional  process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom  and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group an individual student instruction  within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and  administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues;

and responding to a wide range of  inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.  This Job reports to Assigned Supervisor  
** Essential Functions
** Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address  individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.  Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of  assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.  Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress (e.g. parent meetings, IEP's, etc.) for the  purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement,  and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.  

Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or IEP goals for the purpose of  providing feedback to students, parents and administration.  Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, medical professionals, parents and a variety  of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving  established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.  Coordinates a variety of activities (e.g. field trips, transportation, lesson plans, etc.)

for the purpose of  ensuring the availability of equipment, materials and personnel to achieve objectives.  Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the  purpose of providing an effective program that addresses IEP goals, and individual student requirements.  Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers  for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual  students.  

Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living  skills through a defined course of study.  Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.  Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap  times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.  

Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required  to perform functions.

Teacher - Special Education Page 1 of 3  Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. IEP's, grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the  purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.  Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose  of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to  Education Code and school policies.  

responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the  purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.  
** Other Functions
** Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective  functioning of the work unit.## Qualifications
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* Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications
** Skills, Knowledge and Abilities  SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with…