Special Education Teacher (26.27 School Year)

Position type: Full-time, Exempt, 10-Month     Reporting & Collaboration​Direct Manager: PrincipalDirect Reports: NoneKey Collaborators: Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, Teachers, and Regional Support Inputs: What will I be doing in my day-to-day work? Grade-Level Rigor & AccessPlan and deliver instruction that ensures students with diverse learning needs access grade-level standards through appropriate accommodations and modificationsDevelop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) aligned to rigorous academic goalsDesign and execute tasks that require analysis, justification, and application, while providing scaffolds that maintain rigorAnticipate learning gaps and provide targeted interventions to support access and mastery of content What will I be evaluated on? Instruction ensures students with IEPs consistently access grade-level content with appropriate supports. Student work reflects growth toward IEP goals and increased independence with rigorous tasks. Student EngagementDesign lessons where students actively engage in thinking, discussion, reading, writing, and problem-solving with necessary supportsFacilitate inclusive academic discourse using differentiated strategies and language supportsPromote independence, self-advocacy, and meaningful participation in the general education setting Students demonstrate active engagement and increasing independence, using supports to explain, justify, and build on ideas. Culture of LearningEstablish a structured, inclusive classroom environment with clear routines, high expectations, and behavioral supportsImplement systems that maximize instructional time and support focus, persistence, and independenceBuild strong relationships with students and families to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth The classroom reflects a safe, structured, and inclusive environment where students take academic risks and persist through challenges. Assessment for LearningEmbed frequent checks for understanding and monitor progress toward IEP and grade-level goalsAnalyze data to adjust instruction, provide interventions, and ensure student growthProvide timely, actionable feedback to support student improvement and goal attainment Instruction is data-driven, with clear progress toward IEP goals and grade-level standards through ongoing monitoring and intervention cycles.  Outcomes & Accountability: Professional Practice & ContributionProgress toward IEP goals and individualized benchmarksGrowth on literacy, math, and standardized assessments (DIBELS, i-Ready, MAP, EOC, etc.)Demonstrated ability to increase access to Tier 1 instruction and improve outcomes for students with disabilities Student Achievement & GrowthK-2: DIBELS proficiency and growth in early literacyK-8: i-Ready Reading and Math growth and proficiency3-8: Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) performance9-12: End-of-Course (EOC) exam results in tested subjects9-12: AP exam participation, performance, and pass rates (where applicable)Demonstrated ability to translate strong Tier 1 instruction into measurable student outcomes What skills should I already bring, i.e., what should I already have a track record around?Proven ability to support students with diverse learning needs and drive measurable growthStrong classroom management with inclusive and structured environmentsExperience using data to inform instruction and interventionsAbility to collaborate effectively across teams and with familiesStrong communication and advocacy skills What should I know a lot about already, i.e., what should I have expertise in?IEP development, implementation, and complianceDifferentiated instruction, accommodations, and modificationsProgress monitoring and data-driven intervention cyclesStrategies for inclusion and co-teaching modelsClassroom systems that support both academic and behavioral success