Special Education Learning Specialist - ASD Instruction

Columbia-Public-Schools; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Public School District seeks a Teacher - Special Education Learning Specialist for Eagle Bluffs Elementary for the 2026-27 school year. The role provides direct instruction in a structured, small-group environment with integrated academics, social and communication development, tailored to students on the autism spectrum.

The position involves collaborating with admins, colleagues and families, implementing evidence-based practices, and maintaining records and progress reports in

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree; Missouri teacher certificate in special education.
• Preferred: Previous experience working with students on the Autism spectrum.
• Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated both individually and collaboratively.
• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students using data-driven decision-making.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of all students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in accord with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for all lessons and units.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of individuals or student groups involved.
• Collaborate with administrators, colleagues and parents in a positive and productive manner.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action, the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Evaluates the learning problems of students on a regular basis, seeking assistance of District specialists as needed and/or required.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy, and Administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure while maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and appropriate manner.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as needed.
• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Performs other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Special education certification

Autism spectrum experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Missouri teaching certificate in special education

Job description

Columbia Public School District seeks a Teacher - Special Education Learning Specialist for Eagle Bluffs Elementary for the 2026-27 school year. The role provides direct instruction in a structured, small-group environment with integrated academics, social and communication development, tailored to students on the autism spectrum.

The position involves collaborating with admins, colleagues and families, implementing evidence-based practices, and maintaining records and progress reports in