Special Education Teacher

Neosho SD; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neosho School District is seeking a certified Special Education teacher for the 2025/2026 school year. The position focuses on supporting diverse learners in K-12 settings and aligning with district goals.

The teacher will lead instruction, collaborate in PLCs, plan curriculum, employ inquiry and project-based learning, assess progress, differentiate based on data, and build positive student relationships with families.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri Certification in K-12 Special Education.
• Strong experience with integrating technology in the classroom.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn.
• Support the District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction in classroom and building; collaborate in PLCs.
• Plan curriculum and assessments; use inquiry and project-based learning.
• Differentiate instruction using individual student data.
• Maintain effective classroom management and positive parent relations.
• Contribute to district and building professional development and vision.

Skills

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Differentiated instruction

PLC collaboration

Instructional strategies

Education

Missouri Certification in K-12 Special Education

Tools

Educational technology integration

Job description

The Neosho School District is searching for a certified Special Education teacher for the 2025/2026 school year.

PRIMARY TASKS & MAJOR ACTIVITES

Instructional leader in classroom and in building. Responsible for working with a team in a Professional Learning Communities (PLC) setting, curriculum planning, instruction through inquiry, project-based learning, creating common team assessment, providing meaningful assessments of learning, and intentional/differentiated instruction through individual student data. Accountable for individual classroom management. Provide appropriate student instruction in accordance with the district's grade level curriculum. Knowledge and use of research-based instructional strategies. Participatein district and building professional development opportunities. Participate in grade level and building development. Work successfully as part of a team in a highly collaborative manner. Knowledge and use of authentic assessment techniques to drive instruction. Strong classroom management skills and interpersonal relations. Strong focus on character building and parent/teacher relationships. Willingness to follow district and building vision.

EDUCATIONAL/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Current Missouri Certification in K-12 Special Education. Strong experience with integrating technology in the classroom. Self-starter with growth mindset for self and students. Willingness to learn new things. Willingness to understand and support theDistrict's Comprehensive School ImprovementPlan.