Special Education Teacher

St. Joseph School District; Saint Joseph (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph School District is seeking a qualified teacher for students with disabilities under a 9-month term. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree with a valid Missouri teaching certificate and the ability to manage IEP documentation and meetings.

The position reports to the Director of Special Programs/Building Principal and may include telework options as needed by the district. Prior experience is preferred to support students’ academic and behavioral goals.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree with a valid Missouri teaching certificate.
• Preferred: Previous experience.
• FLSA: Exempt.
• Terms of Employment: 9 Month.
• Eligible for emergency telework: Yes.
• Purpose: Educate students with disabilities and manage IEP paperwork and meetings.
• Direct Report: Director of Special Programs/Building Principal.

Responsibilities

• Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
• Telework when requested by the District.
• Teach students scheduled lessons and ensure understanding using IEP reporting.
• Prepare daily lesson plans.
• Inform teachers of necessary student accommodations.
• Gather and evaluate IEP data.
• Manage paperwork for each student, update IEP information and related documents.
• Attend meetings with parents and staff; participate in in-service training.
• Other assigned duties.

Education

Bachelor's Degree with Missouri teaching certificate

Job description

Qualifications

Required: Must hold a Bachelor's Degree with a valid Missouri teaching certificate.

Preferred: Previous experience.

FLSA: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Per Approved Teacher Salary Schedule

Direct Report: Director of Special Programs/Building Principal

Terms of Employment: 9 Month

Eligible for emergency telework: Yes

Purpose: Educate children who are diagnosed with a number of academic and/or behavior disabilities. File and update legally required federal paperwork (IEP) which outlines the necessary support, accommodations and goals for individual students. Conduct meetings with parents and staff regarding educational plans and making necessary adjustments throughout the year.

Essential Job Functions

• Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
• To "telework" when requested by the District.
• Teach students scheduled lesson. Ensure students are understanding information being taught using IEP reporting.
• Prepare daily lesson plans.
• Inform teachers of necessary student accommodations.
• Gather and evaluate IEP data.
• Manage paperwork for each student. Create, update, and review IEP information and other associated paperwork.
• Attend meetings with parents and other staff; attend in-service training.
• Other assigned duties.

Employee Behavior And Conduct

District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

EOE