Special Education Teacher: Inspire Growth in Classrooms

Specialized Education Services; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services seeks a dedicated educator to diagnose and address learning, social, and emotional skill gaps. You will collaborate with school teams and families, implementing SESI’s evidence-based models and interventions in smaller class settings to help students shine.

You will manage IEPs, track progress toward academic and social-emotional goals, and work across departments to provide personalized guidance and support for students and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid teaching credential in the appropriate role.
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Use SESI’s instructional models, strategies, and curricula to teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students.
• Develop and maintain individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Maintain student documents such as individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), incident reports, and high-risk evaluation forms.
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise and monitor students, including to and from locations within the school.

Skills

Adaptability

Feedback mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching credential

Job description

Specialized Education Services seeks a dedicated educator to diagnose and address learning, social, and emotional skill gaps. You will collaborate with school teams and families, implementing SESI’s evidence-based models and interventions in smaller class settings to help students shine.

You will manage IEPs, track progress toward academic and social-emotional goals, and work across departments to provide personalized guidance and support for students and families.