Classroom Teacher / Special Education2026-2027 Special Education Teachers (Pool Hire)

Salary Not Available Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $40k - $111k Per Year Classroom Teacher / Special Education2026-2027 Special Education Teachers (Pool Hire) Smithville R-II

Occupation:

Teachers and Instructors, All Other

Location:

Smithville, MO - 64089 Positions available: 1 Job #: 108608

Source:

MOREAP

Posted:

01/09/2026

Web Site:

www.moreap.net

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window. Anticipated Vacancies for 2026-2027 School Year Purpose Statement The job of Special Education Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for facilitating effective instructional practices; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. This job reports to Building Principal Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom work (e.g. reading, writing, math, etc.) for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning s within established lesson plans.
• Administers appropriate first aid assistance (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children as needed and assigned.
• Administers state and district assessments (e.g. subject specific assessments, etc.) for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans
• Collaborates with a variety of stakeholders (e.g. instructional staff, other school personnel, administration, parents, a variety of individuals and groups within the community, etc.) for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels assists, and coordinates with students, parents, staff, and administration (e.g. improvement performance plans, health status, problem-solving techniques, personal issues, parent conferences, IEPs, student and parent training, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating student learning through comprehensive, effective instruction.
• Develops curriculum (e.g. assignments designed to deal with IEPs, assessment, foundational skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementation of grade level and content appropriate curriculum to ensure student learning.
• Facilitates student learning (e.g. the implementation of effective instructional strategies, etc.) for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through defined lesson plans to facilitate successful student learning.
• Manages students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, hallways, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, assessment results, accurate educational records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.

g. school lockdowns, weather-related emergencies, drills, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

Experience:

Job-related experience is required

Education:

Bachelors degree in job-related area

Equivalency:

BA, BS degree in related area with increasing levels of job-related experience may substitute for MA Degree.

Certificates and Licenses:

Teaching Credential Clearances:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance & Family Care Safety Registry Continuing Educ./

Training:

Continuing Education Requirements Maintains Certificates and/or

Licenses FSLA:

Exempt