Anticipated Middle School 8th Grade Special Education Teacher

Anticipated Middle School 8th Grade Special Education Teacher St James School District R1 St. James Middle School - Saint James, Missouri This job is also posted in St James School District R1 Job Details

Job ID:

5627397

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 1, 2026 Job Description

ST. JAMES R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT

Description:

Middle School Special Education Teacher- 8th

Grade Qualifications:

Valid Missouri certificate issued by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in subject being taught Previous related teaching experience is desired

Performance Objective:

The Special Education Teacher will participate in the special education team process as deemed appropriate to identify students with disabilities. Develop and implement Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students in the special education program in cooperation with the parents and regular education personnel. Maintain contact with the parents of the special education students. Maintain contact with the regular education teachers of special education students. Prepare materials and provide prescriptive instruction in order to meet the goals and objectives of the individual students as outlined in the IEPs. Maintain order and establish an environment conducive to learning in the classroom. Maintain the proper records for each student on his/her caseload as outlined by the Special Education Compliance Program Review Standards and Indicators and district format for file maintenance. Attend professional workshops and staff meetings as necessary. Supervise any paraprofessional assigned to the classroom. Evaluate the performance of paraprofessionals. Assist the building personnel (principal, counselor, and regular education teachers) with scheduling for special education students. Comply with federal, state, local, and Board of Education policies and regulations. Any other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent or the building principal(s).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment is on an annual basis. The Assistant Superintendent makes employment recommendations in March of each year for the next fiscal year. The final decision is made by the Board of Education. Salary is based on the Certificated Salary Schedule adopted annually by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION

An annual evaluation is conducted by the Building Principal using the evaluation method adopted by the Board of Education.

Position Type:

Contract