What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - BHS - 2025-2026 position at BENTON?
Qualifications:
Required: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with a valid Missouri teaching certificate.
Preferred: Previous experience.
FLSA: Exempt
Salary Schedule: Per Approved Teacher Salary Schedule
Direct Report: Director of Special Programs/Building Principal
Terms of Employment: 9 Month
Eligible for emergency telework: Yes
Purpose: Educate children who are diagnosed with a number of academic and/or behavior disabilities. File and update legally required federal paperwork (IEP) which outlines the necessary support, accommodations and goals for individual students. Conduct meetings with parents and staff regarding educational plans and making necessary adjustments throughout the year.
Essential Job Functions:
- Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
- To "telework" when requested by the District.
- Teach students scheduled lesson. Ensure students are understanding information being taught using IEP reporting.
- Prepare daily lesson plans.
- Inform teachers of necessary student accommodations.
- Gather and evaluate IEP data.
- Manage paperwork for each student. Create, update, and review IEP information and other associated paperwork.
- Attend meetings with parents and other staff; attend in-service training.
- Other assigned duties.
Employee Behavior and Conduct:
District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.
EOE
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