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Special Education - Self-Contained

Pleasant Hill R-III School District
Pleasant Hill, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/22/2025
Position Type

Elementary School Teaching/Primary Building - Grades PreK, K

Date Posted

8/26/2024

Location

Pleasant Hill Primary School

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The Pleasant Hill School District is currently seeking applicants for the position of

Special Education Self-Contained Classroom Teacher

Primary School

Deadline for Applications: Until filled

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with special education cross-categorical certification

Term of Contract: Remainder of 2024-2025 school year

Starting Base Salary: $40,500.00 with consideration for education and experience

Benefits offered include: Paid Time Off; Health, dental, and vision insurance; voluntary benefits; district sponsored life insurance; enrollment in 403b/457 retirement plans.

The successful candidate will

  • be able to work collaboratively with regular education and special education teachers
  • possess creative instructional ideas to benefit all learners
  • proactively plan for instruction for those with major academic delays
  • have knowledge of key aspects of Math and ELA curriculum, including DLM Essential Elements.
  • actively utilize differentiated instruction
  • be able to effectively collect data on a regular basis
  • use data to plan and drive instruction
  • be willing to work with students individually or in small group
  • work as part of the special education team in the building
  • be able to implement behavioral management techniques with students
  • be familiar with creating and implementing behavior plans
  • be familiar and able to work with students with diverse handicapping conditions
  • be able to work with and coordinate services for students with paraprofessionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech / language therapists
  • communicate effectively and proactively with parents
  • familiar with implementing functional and life skills curriculum, utilizing visual supports/schedules, collaborating to implement augmentative communication systems
  • be able to write comprehensive, data driven IEPs and coordinate services for students with paraprofessionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech/ language therapists

Summary

Successful Special Education Teacher Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong abilities in the development and implementation of strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of diverse needs. Candidates must have a strong understanding of accommodating and modifying the general education curriculum for students with disabilities. Special education teachers must have the skills necessary to communicate and collaborate with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic needs.

External applicants should

Complete an application through Frontline on the district website. Submit a letter of interest, resume, and three (3) current letters of recommendation.

Internal applicants should

Complete an application through Frontline on district website.

The Pleasant Hill R-III School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability or age.

Salary : $40,500

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