Essential Skills Classroom Teacher

Position Type:Special Services/Teacher- Essential SkillsDate Posted:2/3/2026Location:Orchard Hills ElementaryPosition: Special Education Teacher / Essential Skills Classroom / Willard Orchard HillsQualifications:1. Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Special Education2. Appropriate Missouri State Teaching Certification and/or Passing Score on Praxis test3. Minimum of 2 years experience teaching students with disabilities preferredPerformance Responsibilities:1. Participates in the IEP process by attending IEP meetings, collaborating with IEP team members, preparing IEP paperwork, and delivering instruction to enable students to make IEP goal progress2. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative procedures3. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the normal instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms4. Attends weekly staff meetings5. Diagnoses the instructional needs of students on a regular basis to provide appropriate services6. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designed7. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students8. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students9. Prepares for students assigned and demonstrates written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor(s)10. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and, in congruency with those goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate said objectives to students11. Employs a variety of instructional techniques, technology, and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved12. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required13. Takes all necessary and responsible precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities14. Assists in the administration and implementation of all policies and rules governing student conduct. Develops reasonable rules addressing classroom behavior and procedures in the classroom that maintains fair and just order in the classroom15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational assistants (paraprofessionals)16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence17. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as directed by Director of Special Services and/or Building Principal.Type of Position: CertifiedReports to: Executive Director of Student Services and/or Building PrincipalEvaluated by: Executive Director of Student Services/Assistant Director of Special Services and Building PrincipalContract: 185 DaysApply Online: https://www.applitrack.com/wico/onlineapp/default.aspx