Anticipated Special Education Teacher - Intensive Support

Park Hill School District; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Hill School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Intensive Support) for the 2026-27 school year to support students with intensive needs. The position requires Missouri certification and reports to the principal.

The assignment spans a typical 190 days for new teachers or 186 days for returning teachers, with benefits per the negotiated agreement. You will collaborate with staff to design and implement instructional plans, monitor progress, and involve families to promote

Qualifications

• Certification according to Missouri state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participates in curriculum review and design.
• Employs a variety of effective instructional strategies aligned with objectives.
• Diagnoses and evaluates student abilities and progress.
• Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Plans a program of study meeting individual needs.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Assesses student accomplishments and provides progress reports.
• Abides by Missouri statutes, school policies and regulations.
• Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned.
• Mantains accurate records as required by law and district policy.

Skills

Curriculum design

Instructional strategies

Student assessment

Progress monitoring

Education

Missouri teaching certification

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Intensive Support) for the 2026-27 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