Engaging Special Education Resource Teacher

Park Hill School District; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Kansas City is searching for a Special Education Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. In this role, you will assist students in learning essential skills and attitudes while employing effective instructional strategies. Candidates must hold the appropriate certification according to Missouri state guidelines. Responsibilities include curriculum design, assessment of student progress, and maintaining a conducive classroom environment. This position offers a structured employment term of 190 days for new teachers.

Qualifications

• Must hold proper certification according to the state of Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in learning appropriate skills and attitudes.
• Participate in curriculum review and design.
• Employ varied instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.

Skills

Effective instructional strategies

Student assessment

Curriculum design

Classroom management

Education

Proper certification according to the state of Missouri

Job description

Special Education Teacher for the2025-26 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