Special Education Teacher

Neosho School District

Position Summary

The Neosho School District is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and collaborative Special Education Teacher to provide individualized instruction and support to students with disabilities. The Special Education Teacher works closely with students, families, general education teachers, paraprofessionals, related-service providers, and administrators to ensure students receive appropriate services, make meaningful progress, and participate successfully in the school community.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs in accordance with state and federal requirements.

• Provide individualized and small-group instruction based on students’ academic, behavioral, communication, social-emotional, and functional needs.

• Use assessment and progress-monitoring data to plan instruction, measure progress, and adjust supports.

• Implement appropriate accommodations, modifications, interventions, and behavior-support plans.

• Create a safe, structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

• Collaborate with general education teachers to support student access to grade-level curriculum and meaningful participation in the general education setting.

• Coordinate services with related-service providers, counselors, behavior specialists, nurses, administrators, and other members of the student-support team.

• Facilitate IEP meetings and communicate student progress, needs, and successes clearly and professionally with families.

• Provide guidance, direction, and support to paraprofessionals working with assigned students.

• Maintain accurate student records, service documentation, progress-monitoring data, and other required special education records.

• Support students in developing academic skills, communication, independence, self-regulation, and positive social interactions.

• Participate in collaborative team meetings, professional development, and building and district improvement efforts.

• Protect student dignity, confidentiality, safety, and well-being.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

The successful candidate will:

• Believe that all students can learn, grow, and contribute.

• Build positive and trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

• Maintain high expectations while responding appropriately to individual student needs.

• Use evidence-based instructional, behavioral, and communication practices.

• Demonstrate strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

• Maintain a calm, consistent, and solution-focused approach.

• Effectively supervise, support, and provide direction to paraprofessionals.

• Value inclusive practices and support student participation in the broader school community.

• Demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, dependability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Valid Missouri teaching certificate in Special Education or eligibility to obtain appropriate certification.

• Knowledge of special education law, IEP development, progress monitoring, differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications, and behavior support.

• Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.

• CPR, First Aid, crisis-prevention, or other relevant training may be required based on assigned responsibilities.

Physical and Professional Expectations

The position may require assisting students with mobility, positioning, personal-care routines, transitions, de-escalation, and other individualized needs. The employee must maintain confidentiality, follow established safety procedures, and provide appropriate supervision and support to students with a range of abilities and needs.

The Neosho School District is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment in which every student has access to meaningful educational opportunities.