Early Childhood Special Education Teacher - 2027-2028 School Year

Early Childhood Center/Parents as Teachers; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Early Childhood Center/Parents as Teachers in Carthage, MO is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and Missouri DESE teaching certification.

You will plan, deliver, and assess instruction aligned to district curricula and state standards, while fostering a love of learning and student self-worth. The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, ongoing professional growth, classroom

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in job-related area.
• Proper teaching certification issued according to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of content level and district curriculum.
• Plan, design, prepare for and implement teaching techniques to meet student needs.
• Maintain a positive classroom atmosphere of respect and fairness.
• Assess learning outcomes using tests, observations, portfolios or other assessments.
• Plan and implement effective classroom management strategies.
• Communicate with students, parents, staff and community members.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Missouri teaching certification (DESE)

Job description

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher - 2027-2028 School Year

Carthage School District R9 Early Childhood Center/Parents as Teachers - Carthage, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2027

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in job-related area.

Proper teaching certification issued according to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Primary Function:

Develop a love of learning and self worth in each student to encourage life-long learners.

General Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of content level.
• Follow district curriculum to meet the needs of the students.
• Plan, design, prepare for and implement a variety of effective teaching techniques in order to successfully meet the educational needs of the students.
• Maintain a positive classroom atmosphere conductive to learning; climate of respect and fairness.
• Assess learning outcomes of students by various methods (testing, observation, portfolios, other assessments).
• Plan and implement appropriate classroom management strategies.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and community members.
• Meet attendance requirements.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth.
• Keep all appropriate records.
• Attend meetings and assume extra duties assigned by principal.
• Work collaboratively with school staff.

Specific Duties:

Planning and Organization

• Prepare effective and appropriate lesson plans and learning experiences consistent with district curriculum and state standards.
• Use student performance data to plan instruction.

Strategies and Teaching Practices

• Provide opportunities for students to demonstrate knowledge of content and subject matter.
• Meet student needs through differentiated instruction.
• Use various effective instructional strategies to promote student learning.
• Enable students to connect content to authentic experiences.

Monitoring and Managing Student Learning

• Align assessments with the goals, objectives and instructional strategies of district curriculum guides, state standards and assessments, and when appropriate, IEPs.
• Vary methods for assessing student performance as appropriate.
• Use student performance data to monitor the effectiveness of instruction.
• Manage student behavior in a positive and constructive manner.
• Actively engage and keep students on task.
• Manage discipline and safety in accordance with site discipline plan, board policy and state statutes.
• Establish and clearly communicate classroom expectations to students and parents/guardians.

Professional Responsibility

• Engage in appropriate interpersonal relationships and communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, community, staff and administration.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, gender, intellectual and physical ability differences.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and administration.
• Display a positive attitude and promote a positive image of the school and community.
• Participate in professional development activities and model a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and regulations of the building and district.
• Fulfill responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school.
• Maintain district-provided Professional Portfolio.

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher - 2027-2028 School Year

Carthage School District R9 Early Childhood Center/Parents as Teachers - Carthage, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Carthage School District R9

Job Details

Job ID: 5988736
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2027

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher

Responsible to: Building principal

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in job-related area.

Proper teaching certification issued according to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Primary Function:

Develop a love of learning and self worth in each student to encourage life-long learners.

General Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of content level.
• Follow district curriculum to meet the needs of the students.
• Plan, design, prepare for and implement a variety of effective teaching techniques in order to successfully meet the educational needs of the students.
• Maintain a positive classroom atmosphere conductive to learning; climate of respect and fairness.
• Assess learning outcomes of students by various methods (testing, observation, portfolios, other assessments).
• Plan and implement appropriate classroom management strategies.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and community members.
• Utilize technology.
• Meet attendance requirements.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth.
• Keep all appropriate records.
• Attend meetings and assume extra duties assigned by principal.
• Work collaboratively with school staff.

Specific Duties:

Planning and Organization

• Prepare effective and appropriate lesson plans and learning experiences consistent with district curriculum and state standards.
• Use student performance data to plan instruction.

Strategies and Teaching Practices

• Provide opportunities for students to demonstrate knowledge of content and subject matter.
• Meet student needs through differentiated instruction.
• Use various effective instructional strategies to promote student learning.
• Enable students to connect content to authentic experiences.

Monitoring and Managing Student Learning

• Align assessments with the goals, objectives and instructional strategies of district curriculum guides, state standards and assessments, and when appropriate, IEPs.
• Vary methods for assessing student performance as appropriate.
• Use student performance data to monitor the effectiveness of instruction.

Classroom Environment

• Manage student behavior in a positive and constructive manner.
• Actively engage and keep students on task.
• Utilize instructional time effectively.
• Manage discipline and safety in accordance with site discipline plan, board policy and state statutes.
• Establish and clearly communicate classroom expectations to students and parents/guardians.

Professional Responsibility

• Engage in appropriate interpersonal relationships and communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, community, staff and administration.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, gender, intellectual and physical ability differences.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and administration.
• Display a positive attitude and promote a positive image of the school and community.
• Participate in professional development activities and model a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and regulations of the building and district.
• Fulfill responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school.
• Maintain district-provided Professional Portfolio.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Special Education > Early Essential Education

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kim Ensminger , Director of Early Childhood
• Early Childhood Center/Parents as Teachers
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]