Elementary Special Education Teacher

Job Summary
Join our vibrant educational community as an Elementary Special Education Teacher, where you will inspire and empower young learners with diverse needs to reach their full potential. This dynamic role involves designing engaging instructional strategies, fostering inclusive classroom environments, and collaborating closely with families, therapists, and support staff. Your passion for childhood development and dedication to personalized learning will help create a nurturing space where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Duties

• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to each student's unique learning needs and goals.
• Design and deliver differentiated lesson plans across core subjects such as literacy, math, and social skills, incorporating curriculum development best practices.
• Utilize evidence-based behavioral management techniques and behavioral therapy strategies to promote positive classroom behavior.
• Conduct assessments, standardized testing, and progress monitoring to evaluate student growth and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists to support students with speech therapy needs, deaf education requirements, or autism spectrum disorder.
• Manage classroom environment effectively through strong classroom management skills, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning space for children with disabilities or developmental delays.
• Provide mentorship and support to teaching assistants or aides, fostering a team-oriented approach to early childhood education.
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to special education practices, early intervention techniques, and literacy or math instruction strategies. Header
• Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Childhood Development, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid teaching certification/license for special education at the elementary level.
• Proven classroom experience working with children in early childhood or elementary settings; experience with private schools or Montessori methods is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of IEP development, behavioral health principles, and behavioral management techniques.
• Familiarity with working with individuals with autism, disabilities, or developmental delays; experience in deaf education or early intervention is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with students, families, colleagues, and external specialists.
• Proficiency in curriculum development for literacy education, math instruction, tutoring techniques, and library services integration. Join us in making a meaningful difference by shaping the futures of young learners! We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes growth for both students and staff alike. All positions are paid roles that offer opportunities for professional advancement within a supportive educational setting dedicated to excellence in special education.

Special Education Teachers wanted for grades K through 5. Candidates must be eager to work with students of all abilities in a French immersion public school and adapt instruction to students’ interests and needs. Candidates must also be willing to be involved in the life of the school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Degree in Special Education
• Hold or be eligible for Missouri Teaching Certificate in Special Education or in an individual area
• Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines for IDEA and 504 partnered with a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures
• Proven experience as a teacher
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills necessary for working in a multicultural environment
• The ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and to meet deadlines
• Ability to integrate technology into the classroom

Other Requirements

• Be willing to provide information for background check and finger printing clearance.

Pay: $35,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person