Special Education Teacher 2026-2027

Special School District Saint Louis County; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits plans

Pension/retirement enrollment

Staff Health Clinics

Paid holidays

PTO 13 days/year

Employee assistance program

Healthcare spending account

Job summary

Special School District Saint Louis County is seeking a 2026-2027 Special Education Teacher to deliver individualized instruction and support tailored to diverse learners. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to craft effective plans and monitor progress, adapting as needed to ensure each student’s growth and achievement.

The district highlights generous salaries and comprehensive benefit packages, supporting equity, inclusion, and accessibility across its nearly 25,000 students and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; specialization in special education preferred.
• Classroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction aligned to IEP goals.
• Collaborate with SSD professionals to plan and monitor progress.
• Develop comprehensive learning plans with appropriate scaffolding and differentiation.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Missouri teaching certificate (S.Ed.)

Specialization in special education

Job description

2026-2027 Special Education Teacher

As a Special School District (SSD) teacher, you provide individualized instruction and support tailored to the diverse learning abilities of your students, ensuring they reach their full potential. Your expertise in the special education process, collaborative approach to differentiated instruction, and unwavering commitment to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning environment will contribute to the success of every student under your guidance.

Special education teachers work closely with professionals across various disciplines. Together, you will craft comprehensive and effective learning plans, providing the necessary scaffolding for each student to excel. This collaborative effort involves continuous assessment and monitoring of progress, with the flexibility to adapt and modify plans as needed. The collective dedication of SSD staff extends beyond academics and includes the provision of patience, empathy, and advocacy to every student.

SSD provides teachers with generous salaries and benefit packages that acknowledge their expertise and educational attainment.

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

Posting open until: Remains open until filled

Salary

• $49,000 to $83,250/year based on experience and education

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, specialization in special education preferred
• Classroom experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Missouri teaching certificate in one or more areas of special education required

Calendar

• 10-month school year (August to June), exact dates dependent on assigned location

Benefits

• Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• Staff Health Clinics
• Paid holidays
• 13 PTO days per year
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account