Special Education Teacher

Friendly Academy•Saint Louis, MO

16d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Special Education Teacher at Friendly Academy, you will play a critical role in ensuring that students with disabilities have access to an inclusive, supportive, and academically rigorous learning environment. You will work closely with general education teachers, school leaders, families, and service providers to develop and implement individualized supports that help students thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or a related field
Missouri Special Education Teaching Certification required
Experience teaching students with disabilities, preferably in a K-5 setting
Knowledge of IEP development, compliance requirements, progress monitoring, and inclusive instructional practices
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience with early literacy instruction and intervention
Experience collaborating with related service providers and general education teachers
Experience with behavior support plans and MTSS processes

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver specialized instruction aligned to students’ IEP goals.
Provide direct services, small-group instruction, and targeted interventions to support academic growth.
Serve as case manager for students receiving special education services.
Develop, schedule, and monitor IEPs, ensuring compliance with timelines, documentation, and service delivery requirements.
Work closely with general education teachers to support inclusion, co-plan instruction, implement accommodations and modifications, and ensure students can access grade-level content.
Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and academic benchmarks.
Use data to adjust instruction, document growth, and communicate student progress to families and staff.
Build strong relationships with families, communicating regularly about student progress, services, supports, and ways to reinforce learning at home.
Maintain accurate records related to evaluations, eligibility, IEPs, progress reports, service logs, and other special education documentation in accordance with state and federal requirements.
Support the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans, social-emotional supports, and strategies that help students succeed in the classroom environment.
Participate in professional development opportunities to strengthen instructional practices, compliance knowledge, and support for diverse learners.
Engage in student recruitment efforts to foster a strong, inclusive school community.