Special Education Teacher

School District of Washington; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Washington is seeking Special Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year to provide academic and social-emotional support in a cross-categorical, small-group environment across multiple locations.

Ideal candidates will hold a Missouri Certificate in Special Education, demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, and build positive relationships with students and stakeholders. This role reports to the Building Principal and Director of Special Education.

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri Teacher’s certificate for Special Education.
• Ability to form safe relationships with students.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; high level organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Encourage student learning and growth through designed instructional activities.
• Implement curricular resources and differentiate instruction per IEPs.
• Use diverse communication with students, parents and professionals to support learning.
• Analyze progress using data and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Maintain records and communicate student progress to stakeholders.
• Support professional development and ethical practices related to the role.
• Collaborate with teams to support student learning and postsecondary outcomes.
• Maintain regular attendance and assist in building operations when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

IEP knowledge

Education

Missouri Teacher’s certificate for Special Education

Job description

The School District of Washington is looking for Special Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. These positions work with a variety of students providing academic and social-emotional support in a cross-categorical, small-group environment. Multiple locations and levels are available. Inquiries can be directed to Mrs. Mary Kleekamp, Director of Special Education.

Classification:

Certified, Exempt

Qualifications:

Valid Missouri Teacher’s certificate specific for the content (Special Education). Such alternatives to the above qualifications may be appropriate to the scope of the position. Examples include, teaching certification in another area with interest and eligibility for temporary certification.

Reports to (Daily):

Building Principal

Additional Report:

Director of Special Education

Position Overview:

The School District of Washington is seeking special education teachers responsible for planning and providing direct instruction and/or related services in accordance with the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Ideal candidates demonstrate the ability to form safe relationships with students, effective oral and written communication skills, high level organizational skills, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholder groups. This position has a key role in fostering a positive, productive, and safe environment for students.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Encourage student learning, growth, and development by supporting the cognitive development of assigned students through appropriately designed and delivered instructional activities.
2. Implement curricular resources by analyzing, developing, and delivering instructional goals and differentiated instructional strategies to assigned student/student groups as aligned with IEPs (Individualized Educational Programs).
3. Utilize effective communication with students by demonstrating appropriate communication sensitivity to student diversity. This may include instructional efforts with various student and/or adult populations to bring awareness, understanding, and develop a positive school culture.
4. Utilize data from multiple sources to analyze progress, modify instruction, and monitor effectiveness of instructional efforts.
5. Communicate student progress to multiple professionals, parents, and students as appropriate for the purpose of improving learning and maintaining records.
6. Observe, promote, and support professional development activities, responsibilities, and ethical practices related to the scope of this position.
7. Cooperate in partnerships and collaborative efforts to support student learning and progress toward postsecondary outcomes.
8. Regular and reliable attendance is necessary in order to perform the functions of this position.
9. Perform associated roles as required for building operations and to respond in the event of an emergency.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned or required for District operations.

Other Related Responsibilities:

1. Maintains appropriate student records and timelines related to the implementation of IDEA.
2. Attend all conferences and workshops necessary to maintain and enhance knowledge in areas of general responsibility.
3. Maintains confidential nature of all school related material.
4. Attend events outside of the regular school day designed to bring the public into the school, serve on a committee, plan appropriate instruction, and attend required meetings associated with the role of “teacher”.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Teacher school year as posted (183 days) with applicable health and life insurance, annual paid leave award, and defined benefit pension. Starting salary established by the Board of Education as posted aligned to the degree column. A limit of step 11 as the entry point on the salary schedule is defined by District policy.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the supervisor using the tool from Network for Educator Effectiveness.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs as necessary for the safety and well-being of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB DUTIES:

The most significant duties of this position have been included in this jobdescription.However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed.In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflectthe assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned.Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.

Revised: December, 2024