What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at The Columbus Organization?
Special Education Teacher – Grandview Middle School
Location: Grandview, MO
Setting: Middle School (Grades 6–8)
Schedule: 2025-2026 School Year: Monday–Friday, 8a-4p
Employment Type: W-2
Start Date: ASAP (or per district need)
Client: Grandview Middle School
Position Summary
The Special Education Teacher provides high-quality instruction and services in accordance with district policies and federal/state/local regulations. Core duties include case management; developing, implementing, and monitoring IEPs; leading IEP meetings; collaborating with multidisciplinary teams; supervising and scheduling paraeducators; and implementing behavior intervention plans to ensure students receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain a wide range of compliant documentation (e.g., IEPs, progress reports, notice of meeting, prior written notice).
- Develop, implement, and oversee IEPs aligned to federal/state guidelines and district procedures.
- Design and deliver specially designed instruction; differentiate to diverse learning needs.
- Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans; participate in problem-solving teams.
- Communicate proactively with students, families, related service providers, and administrators to ensure timely, high-quality services.
- Track progress with accurate data collection; adjust instruction/interventions accordingly.
- Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings; ensure stakeholder participation and compliance.
- Provide direction/supervision to assigned staff (e.g., paraeducators, new teachers) per district and state/federal rules.
- Complete required documentation and any district-specific billing activities per policy.
- Stay current on research, best practices, and compliance updates; apply learning to practice.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the district.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Holds or is eligible for a MO teaching license with appropriate Special Education endorsement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of content standards, specialized curricula, and individualized methodologies.
- Proficiency with multi-media and assistive technology to enhance access and learning.
- Strong collaboration skills with students, colleagues, administrators, and parents/guardians.
- Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
Supervision
- Determined by the district; may include paraeducators, new teachers, or other assigned staff.