Autism Support: Special Education Learning Specialist

Special Services; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Public School District is seeking a Teacher - Special Education Learning Specialist at Rock Bridge High School for the 2026-27 year. The position focuses on supporting students on the autism spectrum within the general education curriculum, emphasizing executive function, pragmatic communication, and social-emotional regulation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and Missouri teacher certificate in special education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Missouri teacher certificate in special education.
• Preferred: Previous experience working with students on the Autism spectrum.
• Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated, individually and collaboratively.
• Plans and implements a program of study that meets individual needs using data-driven decision-making.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Communicates clear objectives to students for all lessons and units.

Skills

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree; Missouri teacher certificate in special education

Job description

Columbia Public School District is seeking a Teacher - Special Education Learning Specialist at Rock Bridge High School for the 2026-27 year. The position focuses on supporting students on the autism spectrum within the general education curriculum, emphasizing executive function, pragmatic communication, and social-emotional regulation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and Missouri teacher certificate in special education.