2026-2027 Special Education Teacher

\phlnap2.aesopprod.com\files.generalasp\hickmanmills_files\81\81676.DOC "Providing a Foundation for a Proudly Diverse and Historic Community" JOB DESCRIPTION: TEACHER, SPECIAL EDUCATION The special education teacher is responsible for managing the instruction and assessment for those students assigned to him/her in order to increase student achievement and meet individual student needs. Requirements: Hold or be eligible for a Missouri Teaching Certificate Length of Contract: Teacher Contract Reports to: Building Principal RESPONSIBILITIES: Design lessons which use a variety of instructional strategies requiring student engagement in the learning process in order to enhance student understanding and achievement. Design lessons which use a variety of assessment practices to determine student growth and achievement. Establish a comfortable and respectful classroom environment which cultivates an atmosphere for learning and creates a safe place for risk-taking. Carry out professional responsibilities which include accurate record keeping, communicating with families, and contributing to the school and district. Be familiar with and abide by The Policies of the Board of Education and the administrative procedures included therein. Receive consent of the building principal prior to sending form letters and bulletins from the teacher to the home or to other teachers. Carry out the instructions of the building principal promptly, accurately, and consistently. Participate in professional growth activities within the building, district, and self-initiated to enrich and improve knowledge and teaching abilities. Support building and district goals. Serve as case manager for those students assigned to him/her. Work collaboratively with regular classroom teachers to facilitate the integration of students with disabilities into the general education curriculum. Work cooperatively with the building process coordinator in implementing the district's special education processes and procedures. Perform other duties at the direction of the building principal. Hickman Mills C-1 is an equal opportunity institution and there shall be no discrimination against employees or students on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability or age.