Special Education Classroom Teacher
About The Position
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing individualized instruction and support to students with disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), the Missouri Learning Standards, and the Oak Ridge R-VI Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). The Teacher develops and implements specialized instructional strategies, monitors student progress, ensures compliance with IDEA and state regulations, and collaborates with colleagues, parents, and administrators to promote student success in inclusive and self-contained settings. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education required; Master’s Degree preferred.
- Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in the appropriate subject/grade level.
- Strong knowledge of special education law, compliance requirements, and instructional practices.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to plan, organize, and deliver engaging specialized instruction.
- Skills in behavior management, differentiation, and student motivation.
- Ability to integrate technology and assistive devices effectively into instruction.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with peers, administrators, parents, and service providers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that address each student’s academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Provide specialized instruction that supports student mastery of IEP goals and Missouri Learning Standards.
- Adapt curriculum, instructional strategies, and materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Use formative and summative assessments to measure progress toward IEP goals; maintain accurate documentation of student progress and compliance records.
- Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusion, co-teaching, and accommodations.
- Participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and parent conferences.
- Maintain effective classroom management using proactive strategies and behavior intervention plans when necessary.
- Supervise and provide direction to paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, supports, and strategies.
- Collaborate with related service providers (speech, OT, PT, counselors, etc.) to coordinate services.
- Maintain compliance with federal and state special education regulations, including IDEA and Section 504.
- Participate in professional development opportunities and maintain current knowledge of best practices in special education.
- Supervise students during assigned non-instructional times (recess, lunch, assemblies, etc.).
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.
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Job Type
Full-time
