SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Cedar Springs Elementary; House Springs (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest School District R1 Cedar Springs Elementary in House Springs, Missouri is seeking a Special Education Teacher to lead classroom instruction and supervise students in alignment with IEP goals and district standards.

The role requires collaboration with parents and other professionals to develop and implement IEPs, monitor progress, and maintain confidential student records while meeting district requirements.

Qualifications

• Appropriate state certification is required.
• Knowledge of behavior management.
• Knowledge of grade-level curricula and characteristics of student learning.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents, students, and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain confidentiality of information about students on caseload.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to develop and implement 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 instructional techniques to achieve IEP and curriculum goals.
• Collaborate with parents and professionals to promote educational and social development.
• Create an environment conducive to student learning and needs.
• Guide students toward achievement of IEP goals and establish short-term objectives for projects.
• Maintain ongoing two-way communication with parents, students, school administration, and professionals regarding student performance and progress.
• Prepare for student instruction and complete necessary paperwork.
• Supervise and support paraprofessionals assigned to students or the classroom.
• Uphold and enforce school rules and policies.
• Attend faculty meetings and professional development activities.

Skills

Behavior management

Curricula knowledge

Communication

Collaboration with parents

Education

State certification

Job description

Northwest School District R1 Cedar Springs Elementary - House Springs, Missouri Open in Google Maps

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Northwest School District R1 Cedar Springs Elementary - House Springs, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Northwest R-1 School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5963165

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate state certification
• Knowledge of behavior management
• Knowledge of appropriate grade level curricula and characteristics of student learning.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents, students, and other professionals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

• 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.

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.

The Northwest R-I School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Northwest R-I School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, genetics, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

• Lisa Barnhart
• 4290 Gravois Rd
• House Springs, Missouri 63051
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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