Special Education Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Carthage School District R9Carthage, MO
3d

About The Position

To provide a quality instructional program for special services students; to complete teaching duties necessary to the district’s educational program.

Requirements

  • Degree – minimum of bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • Certificate – Missouri teaching certificate in area of assignment.
  • prefer experience in classroom teaching as well as special services experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Prefer a teaching certificate in LD, BD and EMH for teachers who are employed in those areas.
  • Experience – prefer experience in classroom teaching as well as special services experience.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares for classroom instruction.
  • Implements a variety of effective teaching techniques.
  • Participates in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) which are appropriate to the students’ abilities and needs.
  • Provides for individual differences.
  • Tailors instruction to fit the learning objectives identified for special needs students.
  • Implements instructional objectives effectively.
  • Demonstrates competent knowledge of subject matter.
  • Uses a variety of materials.
  • Uses instructional time effectively.
  • Expects to motivate students.
  • Communicates effectively with students.
  • Provides evaluative feedback to students.
  • Organizes classroom to promote learning.
  • Manages student behavior constructively.
  • Provides modifications in discipline policy for BD students as needed through the Individual Education Plan.
  • Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students.
  • Demonstrates patience, respect and understanding for students.
  • Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with staff.
  • Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with parents.
  • Participates in professional growth activities.
  • Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm toward work.
  • Follows the policies and procedures of the school district.
  • Assumes out-of-class responsibilities.
  • Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility.
  • Supervises volunteers, paraprofessionals, or student interns as assigned.
  • Prepares necessary materials for substitutes.
  • Participates in staffings of students with special needs.
  • Assists with the identification process of special services students.
  • Develops diagnostic summaries in the manner established by the district.
  • Follows special education process and procedure as outlined in the District Compliance Plan.
  • Provides information needed for all state and federal reports.
  • Conducts self at all times as a representative of the school.
  • Completes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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