Special Education Cross-Categorical - District Program

Murphy Elementary School; High Ridge (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Elementary School in High Ridge, Missouri seeks a Special Education Cross-Categorical teacher to lead students toward their intellectual, physical, social and career development in a district program.

You will collaborate with parents and professionals to develop IEPs, manage confidential information, and support paraprofessionals while aligning instruction with curriculum goals.

Qualifications

• State certification required for special education.
• Strong communication with parents, students, and professionals.
• Ability to implement IEPs and collaborate with school teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain confidentiality of information about students on caseload.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement IEPs for students.
• Act as special education case manager for students on caseload.
• Observe students for signs of difficulty and develop plans for positive change.
• Implement instructional techniques to achieve IEP and curriculum goals.
• Collaborate with parents and professionals to promote educational development.
• Create a learning environment conducive to student needs and interests.
• Guide students toward IEP goals and set short-term objectives for projects.
• Maintain ongoing two-way communication with parents, students, and staff.
• Prepare for student instruction and complete necessary paperwork.
• Supervise and support paraprofessionals assigned to students.
• Uphold school rules, policies, and regulations.
• Attend faculty meetings and participate in professional development.
• Provide support to students and the school in transportation-related issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration with parents

Behavior management

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Appropriate state certification

Job description

Special Education Cross-Categorical - District Program

Northwest School District R1 Murphy Elementary School - High Ridge, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5956598

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Teachers are directly responsible to the building principal(s) for classroom instruction and supervision of students. The teachers’ main responsibility is to lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, physical, social and career development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and maintain confidentiality of information about students on caseload.


• Collaborate with all stakeholders to develop and implement appropriate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.


• Act as special education case manager for students on caseload.


• Observe students for signs of difficulty in learning class content and develop appropriate plans for positive change.


• Implement appropriate instructional techniques to achieve IEP and curriculum goals.


• Collaborate with parents and professionals from within and outside the school to promote the educational and social development of students.


• Create an environment conducive to student learning and appropriate to interests and needs of students.


• Guide students in the learning process toward achievement of IEP and curriculum goals and establish clear short-term objectives or benchmarks for student projects, activities, and assignments.


• Maintain ongoing two-way communication with parents, students, school administration, and fellow professionals within and outside of the school regarding student performance and progress.


• Adequately prepare for student instruction.


• Complete all necessary paperwork for the school and for students.


• Supervise and support paraprofessionals assigned to students or the classroom.


• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.


• Attend and participate in faculty meetings, professional develop activities, workshops, grade-level and departmental meetings, and other activities to promote professional growth.


• Provide assistance and support to students and the school in transportation-related issues.


• Perform school duties as assigned by the principal.


• Other tasks as assigned by administrative personnel.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Appropriate state certification

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Good oral and written communication skills


• Ability to work collaboratively with parents, students, and other professionals

MATHMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.


• Ability to use and teach mathematics commensurate with assigned position.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while complying with established policies and procedures of the building and district.


• Identifies and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.


• Ability to concentrate, think, read and learn is necessary to perform the essential job duties.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of behavior management


• Knowledge of appropriate grade level curricula and characteristics of student learning

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, talk, listen, and respond. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee will regularly stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Occasionally, the employee may lift up to 50 pounds, such as, to lift files, papers, and equipment. The foregoing is not an exclusive list and the employee may be required to exceed the minimum physical demand specifications should the safety and security of students and staff be compromised.

The above physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually at a moderate to loud level with frequent interruptions. The employee continuously interacts with students, staff and the public. Travel may be necessary to various District buildings and/or other sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

The information contained in job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job‑related instructions and to perform other job related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Lisa Barnhart


• 4290 Gravois Rd


• House Springs, Missouri 63051


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