Special Education Teacher - High School (SY 27/28)

Neosho High School; Neosho (MO); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Neosho School District is seeking a compassionate Special Education Teacher for Neosho High School. You will provide individualized instruction, develop IEPs, and coordinate services to support students with disabilities in a high school setting.

You will work closely with families, general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to ensure meaningful progress and successful participation in the school community.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Missouri Special Education certification or eligibility.
• Knowledge of IEP development and progress monitoring.
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• CPR/First Aid or crisis-prevention training may be required.

Mansioni

• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs per state and federal requirements.
• Provide individualized and small‑group instruction.
• Use progress data to plan instruction and adjust supports.
• Implement accommodations, modifications, and behavior support plans.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support access to curriculum.
• Coordinate services with related-service providers and other staff.
• Facilitate IEP meetings and communicate progress with families.
• Supervise and support paraprofessionals.
• Maintain accurate student records and progress data.
• Support students in developing academic, communication, and social skills.
• Participate in professional development and district improvement efforts.

Conoscenze

Compassionate

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Special Education Teacher - High School (SY 27/28)

Starting Date: Aug 2, 2027

Job Description

Special Education Teacher

Neosho School District

Position Summary

The Neosho School District is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and collaborative Special Education Teacher to provide individualized instruction and support to students with disabilities. The Special Education Teacher works closely with students, families, general education teachers, paraprofessionals, related-service providers, and administrators to ensure students receive appropriate services, make meaningful progress, and participate successfully in the school community.

Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs in accordance with state and federal requirements.

Provide individualized and small-group instruction based on students’ academic, behavioral, communication, social-emotional, and functional needs.

Use assessment and progress-monitoring data to plan instruction, measure progress, and adjust supports.

Implement appropriate accommodations, modifications, interventions, and behavior-support plans.

Create a safe, structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Collaborate with general education teachers to support student access to grade-level curriculum and meaningful participation in the general education setting.

Coordinate services with related-service providers, counselors, behavior specialists, nurses, administrators, and other members of the student-support team.

Facilitate IEP meetings and communicate student progress, needs, and successes clearly and professionally with families.

Provide guidance, direction, and support to paraprofessionals working with assigned students.

Maintain accurate student records, service documentation, progress-monitoring data, and other required special education records.

Support students in developing academic skills, communication, independence, self-regulation, and positive social interactions.

Participate in collaborative team meetings, professional development, and building and district improvement efforts.

Protect student dignity, confidentiality, safety, and well-being.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

The successful candidate will:

Believe that all students can learn, grow, and contribute.

Build positive and trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Maintain high expectations while responding appropriately to individual student needs.

Use evidence‑based instructional, behavioral, and communication practices.

Demonstrate strong organization, communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.

Maintain a calm, consistent, and solution‑focused approach.

Effectively supervise, support, and provide direction to paraprofessionals.

Value inclusive practices and support student participation in the broader school community.

Demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, dependability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Valid Missouri teaching certificate in Special Education or eligibility to obtain appropriate certification.

Knowledge of special education law, IEP development, progress monitoring, differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications, and behavior support.

Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.

CPR, First Aid, crisis‑prevention, or other relevant training may be required based on assigned responsibilities.

Physical and Professional Expectations

The position may require assisting students with mobility, positioning, personal‑care routines, transitions, de‑escalation, and other individualized needs. The employee must maintain confidentiality, follow established safety procedures, and provide appropriate supervision and support to students with a range of abilities and needs.

The Neosho School District is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment in which every student has access to meaningful educational opportunities.

Special Education Teacher - High School (SY 27/28)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5979340
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 2, 2027

Job Description

Special Education Teacher

Neosho School District

Position Summary

The Neosho School District is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and collaborative Special Education Teacher to provide individualized instruction and support to students with disabilities. The Special Education Teacher works closely with students, families, general education teachers, paraprofessionals, related-service providers, and administrators to ensure students receive appropriate services, make meaningful progress, and participate successfully in the school community.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs in accordance with state and federal requirements.

• Provide individualized and small‑group instruction based on students’ academic, behavioral, communication, social‑emotional, and functional needs.

• Use assessment and progress‑monitoring data to plan instruction, measure progress, and adjust supports.

• Implement appropriate accommodations, modifications, interventions, and behavior‑support plans.

• Create a safe, structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

• Collaborate with general education teachers to support student access to grade‑level curriculum and meaningful participation in the general education setting.

• Coordinate services with related‑service providers, counselors, behavior specialists, nurses, administrators, and other members of the student‑support team.

• Facilitate IEP meetings and communicate student progress, needs, and successes clearly and professionally with families.

• Provide guidance, direction, and support to paraprofessionals working with assigned students.

• Maintain accurate student records, service documentation, progress‑monitoring data, and other required special education records.

• Support students in developing academic skills, communication, independence, self‑regulation, and positive social interactions.

• Participate in collaborative team meetings, professional development, and building and district improvement efforts.

• Protect student dignity, confidentiality, safety, and well‑being.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

The successful candidate will:

• Believe that all students can learn, grow, and contribute.

• Build positive and trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

• Maintain high expectations while responding appropriately to individual student needs.

• Use evidence‑based instructional, behavioral, and communication practices.

• Demonstrate strong organization, communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.

• Maintain a calm, consistent, and solution‑focused approach.

• Effectively supervise, support, and provide direction to paraprofessionals.

• Value inclusive practices and support student participation in the broader school community.

• Demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, dependability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Valid Missouri teaching certificate in Special Education or eligibility to obtain appropriate certification.

• Knowledge of special education law, IEP development, progress monitoring, differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications, and behavior support.

• Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.

• CPR, First Aid, crisis‑prevention, or other relevant training may be required based on assigned responsibilities.

Physical and Professional Expectations

The position may require assisting students with mobility, positioning, personal‑care routines, transitions, de‑escalation, and other individualized needs. The employee must maintain confidentiality, follow established safety procedures, and provide appropriate supervision and support to students with a range of abilities and needs.

The Neosho School District is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment in which every student has access to meaningful educational opportunities.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Email: [e-mail]