Elementary Special Education Teacher - Resource

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

Job summary

Line Creek Elementary School in Missouri is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Resource) for the 2025-26 school year. The position requires Missouri certification and reports to the principal.

Responsibilities include employing instructional strategies, diagnosing student progress, planning programs, and maintaining records. This full-time role spans 190 days for new teachers and 186 days with benefits; opportunities to refer students for ESL, Reading services, and collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Certification required per Missouri state standards.

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 individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Assesses student accomplishments regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Refer students for ESL, reading, or special reading services.

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Resource) for the2025-26 school year at Line Creek Elementary School.

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