Anticipated Special Education Teacher - Cross Categorical

Park Hill School District; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Hill School District in Missouri seeks a Special Education Teacher for the second semester of the 2026-27 school year. This F.L.S.A.

exempt position requires Missouri certification, reports to the Principal or supervisor, and follows the district agreement for days worked and benefits. Responsibilities include curriculum review, employing effective instructional strategies, diagnosing student progress, planning individualized study, and coordinating referrals (ESL, reading services) as

Qualifications

• Must hold proper Missouri teaching certification.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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

Education

Missouri teaching certification

Job description

Special Education Teacher for second semester of 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:

• 1. Participates in curriculum review and design.


• 2. Employs a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.


• 3. Diagnoses and evaluates student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.


• 4. Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly.


• 5. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.


• 6. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.


• 7. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.


• 8. Refers student for alternative services as provided by the Park Hill School District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading).

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Abides by Missouri statutes, school board policies and regulations.


• 2. Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.


• 3. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.


• 4. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation

Revised 2/2/11