Special Education Teacher

Iroquois County CUSD 9; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, student assessment, maintaining records, and developing a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess a valid teaching certificate and experience with lifeskills curriculum. This position is open until a suitable candidate is hired.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of informal and formal assessment procedures.
• Experience teaching daily living/lifeskills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned classes in designated locations and times.
• Develop and maintain a conducive classroom environment.
• Prepare class materials and maintain classroom order.
• Assess student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Attend faculty meetings and cooperate with staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of Special Education documentation

Classroom management

Assessment procedures knowledge

Knowledge of lifeskills curriculum

Education

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

Special Education Teacher

The Kingston K-14 School District is looking for an outstanding individual to fill a teaching position as a Special Education 2025-2026.

Reports to: Building Principal and Special Education Director

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate-Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Cross-Categorical Disabilities, K-12, Missouri Certification, or ability to attain correct certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with personnel, students, and patrons in individual and group settings.
• Has knowledge of Special Education documentation and processes;
• Knowledge of informal and formal assessment procedures and curriculum standards
• Experience with lifeskills curriculum and experience teaching daily living/lifeskills

Job Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superiors.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Strives to implement through instruction and action the district's philosophy of education, curriculum, instructional goals, and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attends faculty meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Provides for his or her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Counsels colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal or the Special Education Director

Ideal candidate

• Demonstrates a high level of enthusiasm and energy
• Must be capable of working as part of a grade-level and building team
• Has experience with students who have behavioral needs
• Has great communication and organizational skills
• Has experience with lifeskills curriculum and experience teaching daily living/lifeskills

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired.

Kingston K-14 School District

10047 Diamond Road

Cadet, MO 63630

573-438-4982

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