Special Education Teacher 2026-2027

Special School District of St. Louis County

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 83,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Special School District Saint Louis County is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This district-wide role in St. Louis, MO, focuses on individualized instruction and collaborative planning to support students with diverse learning needs.

You will develop and monitor learning plans, adapt instruction, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure equity, access, and meaningful progress throughout the 10-month school year.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, specialization in special education preferred
Missouri teaching certificate in one or more areas of special education required
Classroom experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide individualized instruction and support tailored to diverse learning abilities
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop and monitor learning plans
Adapt and modify plans to ensure equity, inclusion and accessibility for all students

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Missouri teaching certificate in special education

Classroom experience

Job description

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Special Education Teacher 2026-2027

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Special School District of St. Louis County Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5520089

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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

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