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Special Education Teacher

About the Role

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing specialized instruction to students with disabilities, developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and ensuring that each student receives a free and appropriate education tailored to their unique needs.

This role involves collaboration with general education teachers, BCBAs and other related service providers to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

STARTING AT $65K
FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE
GENEROUS PTO PACKAGE

Position Requirements

  • Design and implement appropriate specially designed instruction, accommodations, and supports assigned in accordance with the student's Individualized Education Plan, Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and student's needs.

  • Provide differentiated academic and social skills instruction to students with special needs using evidence-based techniques through a variety of methods and curricula.

  • Collaborate with the LEA, parents, related service providers, and the other members of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team in the development and implementation of an IEP designed to meet the social/emotional and academic needs of the student.

  • Collaborate with the student's Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and related service providers to review data to ensure correct implementation of the IEP, BIP, and crisis plan.

  • Report IEP goal progress quarterly to parents/guardian, staff, and LEA.

  • Communicate student's educational plans and progress to parents and applicable staff.

  • Utilize positive reinforcement and behavior modification to instruct students in socially acceptable behavior to reduce incidents and maintain order.

  • Develop clear objectives for all units, lessons and show written evidence of preparation as required.

  • Participate in crisis intervention for students, as needed, as indicated by the student's behavior and crisis plans.

  • Assist in the data collection of student data in order to provide appropriate classroom interventions and instruction.

  • Provide supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavior Line Therapists in conjunction with BCBAs.

Qualifications

HIGHLY PREFERRED Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in Special Education

  • Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles

  • Previous experience working with students with high levels of maladaptive behavior


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Special Education (will consider general education)

  • Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in the appropriate K-12 certification areas

  • Minimum of two (2) years experience teaching special education


If interested, please send an email to careers@thebehaviorhelper.org and include the following:

  1. Resume

  2. A copy of your Missouri Teaching Certificate


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