Teacher - Special Education (TEAMS) Middle School

Orchard Farm School District•Saint Charles, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Orchard Farm School District is seeking a certified special education teacher to join our district for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year! Our mission is to empower each learner to excel in diverse communities. Located in St, Charles, MO with a current enrollment of approximately 2,600 students our district is mostly situated between Highway 370 and north to West Alton, MO where the two rivers meet. From farmland to planned communities our district has a unique culture to embrace old traditions with the new traditions. Offering a great benefits package allows staff to embrace both work and enjoy those greatest life moments. Employees receive health, dental, vision, and life insurance paid for the employee by the district. Paid time off along with tuition reimbursement and many professional developement opportunities are also offered. Retirement "Pension" plan offered through PSRS to help round out the benefits along with many supplemental plans and a 403/457(b) offering. So...Come SOAR with OFSD and be part of the next generations learning experience. Apply Today! The Teams Teacher will provide a positive learning environment and support for students who struggle with emotional regulation, social skills, and behavior management skills. Specialized instruction will be planned and implemented to assure that students have access to the general education curriculum as set forth by the Missouri Department of Education and district curriculum grade level expectation. An individual who holds this position is required to: Provide intervention and instruction to assist at-risk students who may struggle with emotional regulation Responsible for creating a classroom environment that accommodates students with behavioral disabilities, supports learning and enhances emotional and social development Provide individualized academic and behavioral interventions with an innovative learning approach, personalized attention, and all the necessary support services students need to thrive Collaborate with district BCBA, related service providers, and all other applicable team members Evaluate the progress of each student by conducting observations, data analysis and/or review written reports from the team Assist with crisis prevention (CPI) techniques when trained and applicable to the educational setting Implement research-based intervention programs Manage Paraprofessionals Teaches socially acceptable behavior, employing behavior modification techniques such as positive reinforcement and social stories, following individual positive behavior support plans, following IEP, and supporting Social Emotional Behavioral goals Provides instructional support in one-on-one or small group settings in the Special Education classroom Compiles, maintains and files all reports, records and other legal documentation for special education students Works with parents, staff, counselors and general education teachers to develop, implement and maintain Individual Education Programs (IEP) for each student that meets their individual needs, interests, and abilities. Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible Prepares formal and informal evaluation of students; also responsible for interpretation of diagnostic evaluations and the development of diagnostic reports Keeps attendance records Administers state assessments Maintains discipline in the classroom Recognizes and refers students encountering medical, physical and/or psychological problems to District specialists as required Establishes and maintains appropriate working relationships by actively communicating with the parents, involving them in their child’s education Secondary Duties and Responsibilities An individual who holds this position is required to: Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, mentor programs and teacher training workshops Confers with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students’ educational, physical and social development Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required Performs related duties as directed by the building Principal, Director of Student Services, School Psychologist, or Process Coordinator Contributes to the decisions made by the District and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum and personnel well-being Maintains a physically and aesthetically attractive classroom setting and exercises proper care of district equipment Performs additional tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the building Principal

Requirements

Bachelor degree or higher
Appropriate Missouri Teaching Certificate with special education endorsements
Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations and law
Knowledge of subject matter content and assessment strategies
Knowledge of best practices in curriculum and instruction
Ability to relate to students, staff, and parents in a positive manner
Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form
Ability to follow written and oral communication
Ability to problem solve
Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance
Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents
Present information effectively and respond to questions
Write clear and complete lesson plans
Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Solve a variety of problems in many different situations
Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students
Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly
Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use
Use district software for recording grades and finding student information
Utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district
Compile and analyze data with spreadsheets and graphs
Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously
Move around the classroom
Read handwritten or printed material
Frequently lift and/or move 20 pounds
Frequently required to talk, hear, stand, walk, feel, grasp, push, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crawl, perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement, and move up or down from/to sitting position.
Carry out physical intervention when required during a behavioral crisis.

Responsibilities

Provide intervention and instruction to assist at-risk students who may struggle with emotional regulation
Responsible for creating a classroom environment that accommodates students with behavioral disabilities, supports learning and enhances emotional and social development
Provide individualized academic and behavioral interventions with an innovative learning approach, personalized attention, and all the necessary support services students need to thrive
Collaborate with district BCBA, related service providers, and all other applicable team members
Evaluate the progress of each student by conducting observations, data analysis and/or review written reports from the team
Assist with crisis prevention (CPI) techniques when trained and applicable to the educational setting
Implement research-based intervention programs
Manage Paraprofessionals
Teaches socially acceptable behavior, employing behavior modification techniques such as positive reinforcement and social stories, following individual positive behavior support plans, following IEP, and supporting Social Emotional Behavioral goals
Provides instructional support in one-on-one or small group settings in the Special Education classroom
Compiles, maintains and files all reports, records and other legal documentation for special education students
Works with parents, staff, counselors and general education teachers to develop, implement and maintain Individual Education Programs (IEP) for each student that meets their individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
Prepares formal and informal evaluation of students; also responsible for interpretation of diagnostic evaluations and the development of diagnostic reports
Keeps attendance records
Administers state assessments
Maintains discipline in the classroom
Recognizes and refers students encountering medical, physical and/or psychological problems to District specialists as required
Establishes and maintains appropriate working relationships by actively communicating with the parents, involving them in their child’s education
Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, mentor programs and teacher training workshops
Confers with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students’ educational, physical and social development
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
Performs related duties as directed by the building Principal, Director of Student Services, School Psychologist, or Process Coordinator
Contributes to the decisions made by the District and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum and personnel well-being
Maintains a physically and aesthetically attractive classroom setting and exercises proper care of district equipment
Performs additional tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the building Principal