REPORTS TO:  Building Principal

FAIR LABOR STANDARD ACT:  Exempt

POSITION CLASSIFICATION:  Professional

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  9 months; Beginning school year 2025-2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Baccalaureate Degree in Education; Special Education preferred
2. Valid Missouri Certificate from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or ability to obtain upon hire (Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical)
3. Ability to communicate effectively
4. Basic technological skills

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of the Special Education Teacher is work with students who have learning, mental, emotional, or physical disabilities.  He/she will adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects to students with mild to moderate disabilities, as well as teach basic skills to students with severe disabilities.

REQUIRED EXPECTATIONS:

• Be punctual and have consistent and regular attendance.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social and physical needs, as well as their education needs.
• Supports the mission of the Webb City R-7 School District.
• Supports the value of education.
• Complies with the privacy rights of students; safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times.
• Be warm and nurturing with students.
• Be customer service oriented and professional.
• Provide excellent customer service according to the standard of the District.
• Works to meet goals of the department and District with a spirit of cooperation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Special Education Teacher will:

• Be informed of rules, policies and regulations of the school and District and follow them as required.
• Understand and apply the instructional process with teaching and learning.
• Be willing to provide leadership, motivation, instruction, assessment and instructional strategies necessary to meet the needs of all students.
• Share expectations and student progress with parents throughout the year.
• Work as a team member.
• Have good interpersonal skills to work with staff members, students, parents and the community.
• Support classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of individual student plans.
• Identify, select and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs.
• Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures including electronic formats.
• Provide classroom management to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Model professional and ethical standards as directed in Board policy when dealing with students, parents, peers and community.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals as needed for the position.
• Plan and administer first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (i.e. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) when needed for the purpose of providing appropriate care for assigned students.
• Plan and implement behavior intervention plans for assigned students when needed to provide a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Participate in Evaluation and IEP processes by attending required meetings, collaborating with IEP/Eligibility team members, preparing IEP/Evaluation paperwork in accordance with the IDEA, and delivering instruction to enable students to make progress towards IEP goals and continue participation in the general education curriculum.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents and school staff.
• Respect confidentiality of student information and records.
• Participate in training opportunities as established by District.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: following meeting protocol, honoring schedules, meeting collaborative assignment deadlines, etc.
• Participate in parent-teacher-student conferences as need arises.
• Provide for a systematic program of self-evaluation to improve daily performance.
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the teacher evaluation process.
• Demonstrate conduct representative of the District and establish and maintain a good relationship with the community.
• Models positive behavior for students (i.e. inter-personal communication, processes, social interactions, etc.) for the purpose of providing educational and life skills training.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, dress and appropriate professional manner for the work setting.
• Demonstrate effective human relations and communication skills.
• Adhere to good safety practices.
• Ability to understand and adhere to all District rules, regulations and policies.
• All other duties as required or assigned.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Principal and/or Superintendent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• stand, walk, sit and talk/hear;
• occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
• occasionally push, pull or lift up to 50 lbs; and
• be able to see, including close, distance and depth perception.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.