Orchard Farm School District is seeking a District-Wide Special Education Teacher to join our team for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year! Our mission is to empower each learner to excel in diverse communities. 

The District-Wide Special Education Teacher will be a vital part of the Student Services team providing daily instruction to students throughout the district ensuring they are achieve learning objectives.  This is a traveling position throughout the district five (5) K-12 buildings.  

This position will include a great benefits package: health, dental, vision, and life insurance paid for employee by the district along with paid sick and personal days.

•  Full-Time Special Education Teacher with Sped certification (preferred but will consider any K-12 certification)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree or higher 
• Appropriate Missouri Teaching Certificate 
• Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations and law
• Knowledge of subject matter content and assessment strategies
• Knowledge of best practices in curriculum and instruction
• Ability to relate to students, staff, and parents in a positive manner
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form
• Ability to follow written and oral communication 
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to adjust daily throughout all K-12 buildings
• Ability to travel between all district campuses

An individual who holds this position is required to:

• Delivering group and/or individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines as assigned by classroom teacher or building administrator.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Models conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening skills, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code and school policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Current Resume
• Transcripts 
• Certificate(s)
• 3 Letters of Recommendation 

This is a one year contract for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.