FY26-27 Special Education Teacher
About The Position
The Biome is currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Special Education Teacher. This position is instrumental in providing instruction and intervention to learners and plays a key role within the Student Success Team. The SPED teacher spends time in classrooms alongside students with disabilities, which includes planning, adapting, and supporting lessons to meet student needs. This teacher also works with general education teachers, specialists, administrators, and parents/guardians to develop, implement, and assess IEPs. This teacher must be comfortable using and navigating technology, including SpedTrack, Clever, and Google Classroom.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
- Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in Special Education Mild/Moderate: Cross Categorical (K-12)
- Familiarity with classroom management techniques and strategies for promoting positive student behavior
- A growth mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
- Passion for inspiring and supporting others in their teaching journey and bringing joy to the learning process
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, dynamic school environment
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree
Responsibilities
- Assessing students’ skills and determining their educational needs
- Adapting general education lessons to meet individual student needs
- Assisting in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Planning activities that are differentiated by student
- Supporting students in the classroom in small group or one-on-one settings
- Implementing IEPs, assessing student performance, and tracking student progress
- Updating IEPs throughout the school year
- Completing progress reports on implemented goals
- Discussing student progress with parents/guardians, other teachers, and the Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS)
- Mentoring and supporting teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
- Participation in regular MTSS collaborative team meetings
- Participation in parent-teacher conferences
- Proctoring of assessments (formal/informal) for students served under tiered intervention
Benefits
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life
- Mandatory participation in the St. Louis Public School Retirement System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
