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High School Teacher - Special Education

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Summit, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

Job Title : High School Teacher - Special Education

Location : St. Michael High School, Lee's Summit Missouri

About Us :

St. Michael is a faith-based Catholic high school dedicated to fostering academic excellence and spiritual growth. Our mission is to inspire students to reach their full potential in a supportive, values-driven environment.

Job Overview :

We are seeking a passionate and qualified Special Education teacher to join St. Michael High School. This role involves collaborating with colleagues and families as well as fostering an inclusive classroom environment that helps students achieve their academic, social, and emotional goals.

Key Responsibilities :

Instruction and Student Support

  • Develop and deliver individualized instruction based on students' IEP goals and learning needs.
  • Use evidence-based teaching strategies and accommodations to support diverse learners.
  • Provide support in core academic subjects, life skills, and social-emotional development.
  • Foster independence and self-advocacy skills in students.

Classroom and Behavior Management

  • Create a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
  • Implement behavior management strategies to address challenging behaviors and support positive outcomes.
  • Collaborate with behavior specialists or counselors as needed.
  • Collaboration and Communication

  • Work closely with general education teachers to adapt curriculum and provide co-teaching support.
  • Communicate regularly with families to discuss student progress, concerns, and successes.
  • Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and multidisciplinary team discussions.
  • Qualifications :

    Education and Certification

  • Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field
  • State certification in Special Education.
  • Additional endorsements in specific areas (e.g., Autism, Learning Disabilities) are a plus.
  • Skills and Experience

  • Strong understanding of special education laws, including IDEA and Section 504.
  • Experience developing and implementing IEPs.
  • Knowledge of assistive technologies and accommodations.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Patience, empathy, and a commitment to student success.
  • St. Michael High School offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD / LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous vacation and sick leaves, plus paid holidays.

    Requirements

    Note : All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.

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