High School Special Education Teacher

Wright City R-2 School District; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright City R-2 School District is seeking a High School Special Education teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role reports to the Principal/Director of Special Education and aims to enable students to reach their fullest potential under Missouri Learning Standards and MAP assessments.

The teacher will collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to plan individual education programs, develop curricula, and monitor student progress while upholding safety and district policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education is required.
• Must hold a K-12 Special Education certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all students assigned in special education instructional activities.
• Plans and develops a special education curriculum.
• Establishes learning objectives and maintains lesson plans.
• Adapts instructional materials to meet individual student needs.
• Assesses and records student progress using an approved grading scale.
• Maintains effective climate for learning and classroom management.
• Participates in IEP conferences and collaborates with staff and parents.

Skills

Special Education

Curriculum planning

Assessment

Classroom management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

K-12 Special Education certification

Job description

The WrightCity R-II School District has an opening for an High School Special Education teacher starting the 2026-2027 school year.

Position Title: Special Education Teacher

Reports To: Principal/Director of Special Education

Summary: Provides all students with a program that will enable them to reach their fullest potential and meet the outcomes stated in the Missouri LearningStandards and MAP assessment.

Job Responsibilities:

Instruction and Learning – Student achievement/performance and staff growth

1. Supervises all students assigned in special education instructional activities.
2. Assists in planning and developing a special education curriculum.
3. Establishes learning objectives for each lesson and maintains lesson plans for each instructional unit.
4. Develops and adapts instructional materials and experiences to meet individual student needs, aptitudes and interests, using, as necessary, a variety of strategies.
5. Assesses and records student accomplishments on a regular basis through an approved grading scale.
6. Develops and implements a variety of teaching strategies.
7. Establishes and maintains an effective climate for learning.
8. Utilizes appropriate classroom management and discipline procedures.
9. Maintains appropriate substitute teacher file.
10. Evaluates and recommends instructional aid and textbooks.
11. Attends and participates in individualized educational conferences.
12. Provides special education technical assistance and consultation to building staff.
13. Serves as positive role model and leader for students to follow.
14. Assesses and reassesses as required, needs, and performance of students.
15. Diagnoses student strengths and needs and plans educational activities accordingly.
16. Uses designated curriculum to develop and implement lesson plans and activities.
17. Observes safety precautions to protect students, equipment and facilities.
18. Participates on committees, in meetings and in professional growth activities as approved by supervisor.
19. Maintains supply and equipment inventory and orders in accordance with budget.

Collaboration

1. Meets with teachers, therapists, administration, parents, and others as needed.

Compliance

1. Maintains accurate attendance records on students and follows school procedures for reporting student attendance.
2. Enforces safety policies and practices required by the federal and state laws, the school district and the department.
3. Follows District’s policies and procedures as adopted by the Board of Education.
4. Reviews state and district standards for the subject area and provide instruction that enables students to meet designated standards.
5. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in education (as required for the position) required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

K-12 Special Education certification.

Essential Functions:

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively one-on-one and before groups.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, stand, walk, sit, and use hands and arms to handle, feel and reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Regular attendance on the job is expected.

Terms of Employment:

Contract terms covering compensation, benefits, and working conditions are specified by the Board of Education’s policies, agreements, and approvals.