Special Education Teacher

District Wide; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

District Wide in Perryville, MO is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves teaching handicapped pupils across multiple grades and developing a comprehensive program tailored to individual needs.

Starting salary is $41,000 per year. The position follows a 9-month calendar with 7.75-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, plus scheduled professional development days and district benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and instruct handicapped pupils in multiple grade levels in academic, social, behavioral and other educational skill areas.
• Plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational and remedial program for handicapped pupils.
• Assist handicapped pupils in making an appropriate adjustment to a mainstreamed educational process, requiring an increased level of independence.
• Perform other related functions as required.

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Special Education Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5469593

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 12, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 2, 2026

Job Description

Perry County School District No. 32 is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under direction, to teach and instruct handicapped pupils in multiple grade levels in academic, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas; to plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational and remedial program for handicapped pupils; to assist special service pupils in making an appropriate adjustment to a mainstreamed educational process, requiring an increased level of independence; and to do other related functions as required.

SALARY RANGE

Starting at $41,000.00 (based on a Bachelor’s Degree)

• New employees receive credit for previous FULL years of verified experience in appropriate experience related to the area in which they will work.
• Current District 32 salary schedules.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position works 7.75 hours per day, Monday - Friday following the school calendar and including scheduled professional development days.

BENEFITS

Certified 9-month employees at Perry County School District 32 receive the following benefits:

• The district pays up to $650.00 per month for the employee’s medical insurance, which begins on the first day of the month following the official employment date. Vision, dental, and life insurance are optional and at employee expense.
• District-paid $10,000.00 life insurance policy.
• Paid leave: 8 sick days and unused sick leave will be cumulative to 180 days, with a maximum carryover of 172 days; 4 personal days that do not carryover, but are added to the annual sick leave and then qualify for accumulation.
• Excellent retirement package, with District-matched 14.5% contribution to PSRS.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $41,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required