Special Education Teacher (Visually Impaired) - 26/27 School Year

District Wide - All Buildings; Neosho (MO); In loco; USD 26.000 - 40.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Neosho School District is seeking a compassionate Special Education Teacher for Visually Impaired students to provide individualized instruction and collaborate with families, general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related-service providers to ensure meaningful progress and successful participation in the school community.

Responsibilities include developing IEPs, delivering small-group and individualized instruction, using progress data to tailor supports, coordinating with

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Missouri teaching certificate in Special Education - Visually Impaired or eligibility to obtain appropriate certification.
• Knowledge of IEP development, progress monitoring, differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications, and behavior support.

Mansioni

• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction based on students’ needs.
• Use assessment and progress-monitoring data to plan instruction, measure progress, and adjust supports.
• Coordinate services with related-service providers, counselors, behavior specialists, nurses, and administrators.
• Facilitate IEP meetings and communicate student progress, needs, and successes to families.
• Maintain accurate student records and service documentation.

Conoscenze

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Instructional planning

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Missouri teaching certificate - Visually Impaired

Descrizione del lavoro

Special Education Teacher (Visually Impaired) - 26/27 School Year

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 for Visually Impaired students 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 - Visually Impaired 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: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Visually Impaired

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Email: [e-mail]

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled