Foundations Special Education Teacher

St. Joseph School District; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Joseph School District seeks a dedicated educator to support students with disabilities under an IEP-driven plan. The role involves teaching, updating IEP documentation, and coordinating with parents and staff.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree with a valid Missouri teaching certificate. Emergency telework is available; the position follows a 9-month term as part of the district's employment terms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with a valid Missouri teaching certificate.
• Preferred: Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend work regularly and be punctual.
• Telework when requested by the District.
• Teach scheduled lessons and support students using IEP goals.
• Prepare daily lesson plans.
• Inform teachers of necessary student accommodations.
• Gather and evaluate IEP data and maintain related paperwork.
• Attend meetings with parents and staff; participate in in-service training.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Education

Bachelor's Degree with MO Teaching Certificate

Job description

Qualifications

Required: Must hold a Bachelor's Degree with a valid Missouri teaching certificate.

Preferred: Previous experience.

FLSA: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Per Approved Teacher Salary Schedule

Direct Report: Director of Special Programs/Building Principal

Terms of Employment: 9 Month

Eligible for emergency telework: Yes

Purpose

Educate children who are diagnosed with a number of academic and/or behavior disabilities. File and update legally required federal paperwork (IEP) which outlines the necessary support, accommodations and goals for individual students. Conduct meetings with parents and staff regarding educational plans and making necessary adjustments throughout the year.

Essential Job Functions

• Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
• To "telework" when requested by the District.
• Teach students scheduled lesson. Ensure students are understanding information being taught using IEP reporting.
• Prepare daily lesson plans.
• Inform teachers of necessary student accommodations.
• Gather and evaluate IEP data.
• Manage paperwork for each student. Create, update, and review IEP information and other associated paperwork.
• Attend meetings with parents and other staff; attend in-service training.
• Other assigned duties.

Employee Behavior And Conduct

District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

EOE

Please watch for email communications from our district. If selected for an interview you may be contacted via email.