Inspiring Secondary Special Education (5-8) Teacher

Republic R-III Schools; Brookline (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic School District in Missouri seeks a Secondary Special Education teacher for the 2027-28 school year to serve grades 5–8.

Placement at Republic Intermediate or Republic Middle School will be determined later. A Bachelor's in Education and DESE certification in Special Education are required or pending.

The teacher will collaborate with staff, participate in IEP/Evaluation processes, manage classrooms, and support students toward IEP goals.

Qualifications

• The teacher must have a Bachelor's degree in Education.
• Must be eligible for a Missouri DESE certificate in Special Education.
• Certifications may include Blind & Low Vision, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Early Childhood SPED, Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical, Severely Developmentally Disabled.

Responsibilities

• Follow district rules, policies, and regulations.
• Collaborate with IEP/Eligibility teams.
• Deliver instruction to enable progress toward IEP goals.
• Maintain student records and confidentiality.
• Provide leadership and planning for paraprofessionals when needed.
• Support safe, positive learning environments.

Skills

Instructional strategies

Assessment practices

Classroom management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Professional growth

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Missouri DESE Special Education certification

Special Education cert areas: SEE, Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical

Special Education – Blind & Low Vision

Special Education - Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Job description

Republic School District in Missouri seeks a Secondary Special Education teacher for the 2027-28 school year to serve grades 5–8.

Placement at Republic Intermediate or Republic Middle School will be determined later. A Bachelor's in Education and DESE certification in Special Education are required or pending.

The teacher will collaborate with staff, participate in IEP/Evaluation processes, manage classrooms, and support students toward IEP goals.