Special Education Learning Specialist - Elementary

Special Services; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Public School District in Columbia, MO is seeking a dedicated Teacher - Special Education Learning Specialist for the Battle Elementary School for 2026-27. You will design and implement instruction for students with identified disabilities and collaborate with paraprofessionals, service providers and general educators.

The ideal candidate holds a Missouri teacher certificate in special education and a bachelor’s degree, demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills, and is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Missouri teacher certificate in special education required.
• Ability to collaborate with paraprofessionals, service providers and general educators.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned classes in person or collaboratively at designated times.
• Plans and implements a data-driven program of study meeting individual student needs.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Keeps accurate records and prepares progress reports as required by the district.
• Collaborates with administrators, colleagues and parents in a positive, productive manner.
• Strives to implement district instructional goals and objectives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Missouri teacher certificate in special education

Job description

Columbia Public School District in Columbia, MO is seeking a dedicated Teacher - Special Education Learning Specialist for the Battle Elementary School for 2026-27. You will design and implement instruction for students with identified disabilities and collaborate with paraprofessionals, service providers and general educators.

The ideal candidate holds a Missouri teacher certificate in special education and a bachelor’s degree, demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills, and is