Special Education Teacher

The Columbus OrganizationGrandview, MO, US

7 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Special Education Teacher – Grandview Middle School

Location : Grandview, MO

Setting : Middle School (Grades 6–8)

Schedule : 2025-2026 School Year : Monday–Friday, 8a-4p

Employment Type : W-2

Start Date : ASAP (or per district need)

Client : Grandview Middle School

Position Summary

The Special Education Teacher provides high-quality instruction and services in accordance with district policies and federal / state / local regulations. Core duties include case management; developing, implementing, and monitoring IEPs; leading IEP meetings; collaborating with multidisciplinary teams; supervising and scheduling paraeducators; and implementing behavior intervention plans to ensure students receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain a wide range of compliant documentation (e.g., IEPs, progress reports, notice of meeting, prior written notice).
Develop, implement, and oversee IEPs aligned to federal / state guidelines and district procedures.
Design and deliver specially designed instruction; differentiate to diverse learning needs.
Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans; participate in problem-solving teams.
Communicate proactively with students, families, related service providers, and administrators to ensure timely, high-quality services.
Track progress with accurate data collection; adjust instruction / interventions accordingly.
Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings; ensure stakeholder participation and compliance.
Provide direction / supervision to assigned staff (e.g., paraeducators, new teachers) per district and state / federal rules.
Complete required documentation and any district-specific billing activities per policy.
Stay current on research, best practices, and compliance updates; apply learning to practice.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the district.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Licensure : Holds or is eligible for a MO teaching license with appropriate Special Education endorsement.

Demonstrated knowledge of content standards, specialized curricula, and individualized methodologies.

Proficiency with multi-media and assistive technology to enhance access and learning.

Strong collaboration skills with students, colleagues, administrators, and parents / guardians.

Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Supervision

Determined by the district; may include paraeducators, new teachers, or other assigned staff.

Company Description

Its founding mission was to make a difference in the lives of people with special needs and its guiding principle has been to provide high-quality services in a manner that maintains the dignity and privacy of the consumers and families served.

Company Description

Columbus is one of the nations leading providers of on-site professional staffing, consulting and community based services, focusing exclusively on agencies that serve individuals with special needs. Since 1984, Columbus has assisted more than 140 state and local agencies in 44 states to help solve staffing and programmatic problems. \r\n\r\nIts founding mission was to make a difference in the lives of people with special needs and its guiding principle has been to provide high-quality services in a manner that maintains the dignity and privacy of the consumers and families served.

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Special Education Teacher • Grandview, MO, US