Teacher Certified Special Education - Special Programs (CCE)

Lee's Summit R-7 School District; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee's Summit R-7 School District seeks a Teacher Special Education to support instructional progress and student success in academics, interpersonal skills, and daily living activities. You will supervise students, develop lesson plans, and work with teachers, therapists, and administrators to address instructional needs.

The role involves administering assessments, guiding parents, differentiating instruction, coordinating with para professionals, and maintaining required records such as IEPs,

Qualifications

• Skill-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: Board of Education codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; District processes and procedures; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.
• Ability-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Administers developmental testing programs, district assessments and/or state tests for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Administers under supervision, first aid and assistance to medically fragile children for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children as assigned.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations and developing methods for improvement.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with professional learning community and staff for the purpose of improving student outcomes and meeting classroom objectives.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques, and personal issues.
• Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing instructional materials that address individualized learning plans.
• Directs para professionals, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills.
• Maintains confidential and non-confidential files (IEPs, SEAS) for up-to-date information and compliance.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
• Monitors students in various environments for safety and learning quality.
• Participates in meetings (IEP, PLC) for information gathering and coordination.
• Prepares written materials (IEPs, grades, attendance) for documenting progress and compliance.
• Reports incidents for safety and policy adherence.
• Responds to emergencies to resolve safety concerns and direct to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents, teachers, and admins for information and direction.
• Schedules students with staff for academic and therapeutic instruction to meet IEP goals.
• Supports teachers in implementing established curriculum and student plans.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessment instruments

Office equipment & software

Record keeping

Education

Missouri State Teaching Certificate

Special Education Certification

Job description

Purpose Statement

The job of Teacher Special Education was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress.

2026-27 School Year

182 days/year

7.5 hours/day

This job reports to Principal

Essential Functions

• Administers developmental testing programs, district assessments and/or state tests, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Administers under supervision, first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children as assigned.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; and developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations and/or goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with professional learning community, instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, business partners, and a variety of community resources (e.g. OT, PT, SLP, etc.) for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Directs para professionals, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic files and records (e.g. IEPs, SEAS, etc.) for the purpose of providing up to date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. SAP, IEP, PLC, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. IEPs, grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code and school policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. students, teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
• Schedules students with para professionals and other school personnel for academic and/or therapeutic instruction (e.g. OT, PT, SLP, etc.) for the purpose of meeting IEP goals.
• Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications)

Skill-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: Board of Education codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; District processes and procedures; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

Ability-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Required Testing

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

Missouri State Teaching Certificate, Special Education Certification

Continuing Educ. / Training

Units of Continuing Education

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance