SPED Teacher- Miriam Learning Center

Position: Special education certified tutor/teacher for the 2025-2026 school year up to 29 hours at $43 per hour. Services will be provided in St. Charles County in public, private or parochial schools. Services will also be provided at our Webster Groves campus.

Status: 14-29 hours per week, as needed, for evenings/after school hours with a minimum of two evenings available per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited school in a related field
• Must have a Missouri certification in special education
• Requires a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in special education and/or general education
• Experience in providing educational services to children and/or adolescents who have educational disabilities or learning difficulties.
• Ability to learn and use computer and web based programs consistently including Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, and Spedtrack.
  
  

Reports to: Special Education Supervisor

Pay: $43 per hour

The special education teacher/tutor evaluates a student's academic issues as they pertain to select school subjects and provides instruction to improve upon deficit areas. The special education teacher position provides direct or consult IEP minutes to students who attend a public school in accordance with their IEP goals and present level of performance. Most public school positions are located in St. Louis City. He/she may write and update the Individual Educational Plans and complete quarterly progress reports. In private schools, the teachers may function as a learning consultant, helping link students to services through their school district. Direct interventions may also occur. Tutor positions only provide 1:1 instruction for individual students at multiple schools. This position requires driving to different locations each day.

Responsibilities

• To provide a professional assessment of each child's weaknesses and strengths as they relate to school subjects and/or educational diagnosis.
• For tutoring clients, assess both the child and family expectations of treatment, assist the family in reaching realistic goals for treatment and to help meet their goals.
• For tutoring clients, provide appropriate treatment based upon a child's academic assessment and track progress towards the student's goals.
• To maintain an online web based account for progress towards goals following each tutoring session.
• If applicable, maintain contact with other professionals at Miriam Learning Center involved with the student to ensure coordinated treatment efforts.
• Provide direct and consult services to students in accordance with their IEP's.
• As required, update students' IEPs including present level of performance, appropriate measurable goals, and progress towards goals.
• Attend IEP meetings, staff meetings, and training as requested by the partner school.
• Operate as an employee of the assigned school(s).
• Communicate with parents, staff, and other individuals involved with the students as deemed necessary.
• When functioning as a learning consultant, help families understand the IDEA eligibility process and help with the application process.
• Submit billing in a timely manner.
• Maintain contact with parents via email after each private tutoring session.
• Any other duties as specified by the supervisor.
  
  

More About Miriam Learning Center

Miriam Learning Center is a leading provider of special education services in the St. Louis area for students age 2 to 18, catering to students with diagnosed or undiagnosed diverse learning needs. Annually, we support nearly 1600 children, offering tailored services that enable students to realize their potential and thrive within their current school environments. Whether students require in-school assistance or after-school support, Miriam Learning Center strives to meet their individual needs.

Additionally, Miriam collaborates with over 100 local schools, providing them with access to our expert staff and resources. Through teacher training and consultation services, we help schools implement best practices when serving students with special needs, fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. Our special educational staffing division fills vacancies in schools; ensuring students receive vital interventions. Comprehensive evaluation services provide an economical solution to test IDEA eligible students or to obtain medical diagnoses and recommendations.