High School Special Education Teacher
About The Position
The Aurora R-VIII School District is currently accepting applications for a full-time, high school special education teacher 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 another core area. Specifically looking for someone with ELA or MATH ... 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, provide strategies needed for student learning, and be able to document well. They should be able to collaborate with others, develop plans to ensure learning, and utilize behavior strategies to help with motivating students and with student behaviors. Benefits include a Board-paid health insurance stipend, paid sick/personal leave days, a special education stipend, and 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 open 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 [email protected].
Requirements
- Knowledge of the special education process
- Provide specialized services for students
- Good communication skills
- Ability to differentiate instruction
- Ability to provide strategies needed for student learning
- Ability to document well
- Ability to collaborate with others
- Ability to develop plans to ensure learning
- Ability to utilize behavior strategies to help with motivating students and with student behaviors
Nice To Haves
- Certification in special education along with another core area
- Certification in ELA or Math
Responsibilities
- Differentiate instruction
- Provide strategies needed for student learning
- Document well
- Collaborate with others
- Develop plans to ensure learning
- Utilize behavior strategies to help with motivating students and with student behaviors
Benefits
- Board-paid health insurance stipend
- Paid sick/personal leave days
- Special education stipend
- Staff-paid daycare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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