2026-2027 Anticipated Special Education Teacher - Resource

Park Hill School District; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Hill School District in Missouri seeks a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-27 school year to support students through individualized instruction and progress monitoring.

The role requires Missouri certification and involves implementing diverse instructional strategies, planning programs for diverse learners, and documenting student progress and referrals for additional services.

Qualifications

• Certification in Missouri required.
• Experience with special education strategies preferred.
• Ability to plan and assess individualized instruction.

Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum review and design.
• Use varied instructional strategies aligned to objectives.
• Diagnose and monitor student progress and adjust instruction.
• Plan study programs tailored to student needs and abilities.
• Maintain accurate records and report progress per policy.
• Refer students to ESL/Reading services as needed.
• Maintain classroom environment conducive to learning.

Skills

Special Education

Curriculum Design

Assessment

Classroom Management

Education

Missouri Certification

Job description

Special Education Teacher for the2026-27 school year.

POSITION TITLE: Teacher

F.L.S.A. Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper certification according to the state of Missouri.

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or other Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: New teachers 190 days; returning teachers 186 days with benefits provided according to the Park Hill School District and Park Hill National Education Association Agreement.

JOB GOAL: To assist students in learning the appropriate subject matter, skills and/or attitudes that will contribute to their development as responsible citizens.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in curriculum review and design.
• Employs a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
• Diagnoses and evaluates student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
• Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Refers student for alternative services as provided by the Park Hill School District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading).

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abides by Missouri statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation

Revised 2/2/11