Special Education Teacher- Elementary (K-2)

Anova Education; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board-paid health insurance stipend

Paid sick/personal leave days

Special education stipend

Staff-paid daycare

Job summary

A school district in Missouri is seeking a full-time elementary special education teacher for grades K-2 for the 2026-2027 school year. Required skills include knowledge of the special education process, good communication, and the ability to collaborate and differentiate instruction. Applicants should have certification in special education and early childhood or elementary education. The role offers benefits such as a health insurance stipend and paid sick leave. Interested applicants must apply through the school district's website.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the special education process and providing specialized services for students.
• Ability to document well and develop plans to ensure learning.
• Experience in utilizing behavior strategies to help with significant behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Teach elementary students in grades K-2 with a focus on special education.
• Collaborate with others involved in the student learning process.
• Develop individualized learning plans to ensure student success.
• Utilize behavior strategies to address significant behaviors.
• Document progress and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to differentiate instruction

Collaboration skills

Collaboration

Program planning

Behavior strategies

Documentation

Education

Certification in special education

Early childhood or elementary education certification

Job description

The Aurora R-VIII School District is currently accepting applications for a full-time elementary special education teacher (grades K-2) for the 2026-2027 school year. Knowledge of the special education process and providing specialized services for students are required. It would be beneficial for applicants to have certification in special education along with early childhood or elementary education. Aurora students attend school Monday-Thursday (4 days a week only). This person needs good communication skills and must have the ability to differentiate instruction and provide strategies needed for student learning. This person should be able to collaborate with others, develop plans to ensure learning, utilize behavior strategies to help with significant behaviors, and document well.

Benefits include a Board-paid health insurance stipend, paid sick/personal leave days, a special education stipend, and a staff-paid daycare. Salary depends upon years of experience and level of education. Apply at www.aurorar8.org. ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ON THE AURORA R-VIII DISTRICT WEBSITE. Position will be posted until filled.

Application packet should include a letter of application, 3 references, and a copy of certification/ transcripts. For additional information, please contact Dr. Brenda Lakin, Director of Special Education, at 417-678-7742 or by email at [e-mail].