High School Special Education Teacher

Aurora R-8 School District; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board-paid health insurance stipend

Paid sick/personal leave days

Special education stipend

Staff-paid daycare

Job summary

Aurora R- VIII School District is seeking a full-time high school special education teacher for the 2026-2027 year. The ideal candidate will hold a special education certification and a core-area certification (ELA or Math), possess strong communication skills, and be able to differentiate instruction and document progress.

Collaboration with staff and behavior supports are essential. Salary is commensurate with experience and education; benefits include health insurance stipend, sick/personal

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the special education process.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and document progress well.
• Ability to collaborate with others and develop learning plans.
• Utilize behavior strategies to motivate students and address behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized services for students as part of IEPs.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to plan and implement instruction.
• Document student progress and adjust strategies as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Differentiated instruction

Education

Special education certification

ELA/Math core-area certification

Job description

The Aurora R-VIII School District is currently accepting applications for a full-time, high school special education teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Knowledge of the special education process and providing specialized services for students are required. It would be beneficial for applicants to have certification in special education along with another core area. Specifically looking for someone with ELA or MATH ... Aurora students attend school Monday-Thursday (4 days a week only). This person needs good communication skills and must have the ability to differentiate instruction, provide strategies needed for student learning, and be able to document well. They should be able to collaborate with others, develop plans to ensure learning, and utilize behavior strategies to help with motivating students and with student behaviors.

Benefits include a Board-paid health insurance stipend, paid sick/personal leave days, a special education stipend, and staff-paid daycare. Salary depends upon years of experience and level of education. Position will be open until filled.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Brenda Lakin, Director of Special Education, at 417-678-7742 or by email at [e-mail].