SPED Teacher

Position Title: Job Title: SPED Teacher

Department: Student Services

Reports To: Principal

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD

Retirement: St. Louis City Schools Retirement System

About Us:

The Biome is a premier STEM-focused elementary school that fosters a love of learning and develops critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators. Our approach integrates creativity, technology, and inquiry-based learning, offering students engaging opportunities to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We inspire students to think creatively, embrace new ideas, and solve real-world problems, creating an environment where they are empowered to explore their potential and thrive. Our team is passionate about supporting students and teachers in reaching their fullest potential, and we seek educators who share that vision.

Position Overview:

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Special Education Teacher. This position is instrumental in providing instruction and intervention to learners and plays a key role within the Student Success Team. The SPED teacher spends time in classrooms alongside students with disabilities, which includes planning, adapting, and supporting lessons to meet student needs. This teacher also works with general education teachers, specialists, administrators, and parents/guardians to develop, implement, and assess IEPs. This teacher must be comfortable using and navigating technology, including SpedTrack, Clever, and Google Classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessing students skills and determining their educational needs
• Adapting general education lessons to meet individual student needs
• Assisting in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Planning activities that are differentiated by student
• Supporting students in the classroom in small group or one-on-one settings
• Implementing IEPs, assessing student performance, and tracking student progress
• Updating IEPs throughout the school year
• Completing progress reports on implemented goals
• Discussing student progress with parents/guardians, other teachers, and the Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS)
• Mentoring and supporting teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
• Participation in regular MTSS collaborative team meetings
• Participation in parent-teacher conferences
• Proctoring of assessments (formal/informal) for students served under tiered intervention

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in Special Education Mild/Moderate: Cross Categorical (K-12)
• Familiarity with classroom management techniques and strategies for promoting positive student behavior
• A growth mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
• Passion for inspiring and supporting others in their teaching journey and bringing joy to the learning process
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, dynamic school environment

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Ability to work in a school environment with students and staff
• Frequent use of computer systems, phones, and other office equipment
• Occasional lifting of supplies or materials (up to 25 lbs)
• Ability to move between classrooms, the Anchor Room, and various school areas

Please include the following with your application:

1. Resum (not to exceed two pages; 12-point font)
2. Cover letter, which explains the candidates interest in the position as well as the skills and experiences that make the applicant a good candidate for the position (not to exceed two pages; 12-point font)

Phone calls will not be accepted