What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher (SY 2025 - 2026) position at Academie Lafayette?
Overview
Special Education teachers wanted for elementary and middle school. Candidates should be able to provide individualized instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of their students in a French immersion public school.
Status of Position
This is a full-time position with Académie Lafayette. This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Reporting
The Special Education Teacher reports to their campus/building principal.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for preparing and implementing the Missouri Learning standards for IDEA students in the classroom
- Following the goals and objectives in the IEP for each student by maintaining communication with parents and teachers on the educational progress of students.
- Work with building process coordinator in delivery of services to IDEA students.
- Work with general education teachers in screening, evaluating, and providing inclusion under parameters of IEP.
- Develop accommodations/modifications to meet the unique needs of students in classroom, CWC, or inclusive setting.
- Perform other duties assigned by Director of Special Education.
- Develop annual IEP’s and reevaluation reports for special education students.
- Knowledge of Transition Process/Student Goals
- Classroom management
- Maintain accurate grades and documentation in order to meet deadlines
- Participate in all mandatory training and professional development, as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Degree in Special Education
- Hold or be eligible for Missouri Teaching Certificate in Special Education
- Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines for IDEA and 504 partnered with a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures
- Proven experience as a teacher
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills necessary for working in a multicultural environment
Other Requirements
- Be willing to provide information for background check clearance.
