Classroom Teacher - The Soulard School
Position: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Special Education
Job Title: Elementary Special Education Teacher
Job Location: The Soulard School
Beginning: Immediately
Deadline: Open until filled **
Certificate: Mild/Mod. Cross Category Disabilities
District: The Soulard School
Saint Louis, MO 63104
Telephone: 314-865-2799
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Job Description:
Special Education Classroom Teacher

The Soulard School is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher to join our charter elementary school for the 2024-25 school year.  This position will service students in K-5th grade in an inclusive classroom environment.  We encourage candidates to visit our website (www.soulardschool.org) to learn more about our unique philosophy and approach to education prior to applying. 

Major Responsibilities of Special Education Teacher
  • Provides specialized instruction in the areas of academics, behaviors related to learning, and behavioral/social-emotional.  
  • Ensures compliance for all Individual Education Plans (IEP) on his/her caseload. 
  • Maintains accurate student data and reports progress on IEP goals in a timely manner and in accordance with every student’s IEP. 
  • Works collaboratively with the school counselor and staff to build proactive measures for student support including tiered interventions for academic and behavioral/social-emotional needs. 
  • Provides strategies to classroom teachers/staff in order for all  students to be successful in the general education setting. 
  • Works collaboratively with classroom teachers in order to provide differentiated instruction/lesson plans to meet the needs of all students.
  • Continually participates in professional development in order to enhance the learning experience of the students he/she serves. 
General
  • Has knowledge and understanding of students’ rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
  • Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in.
  • Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with families, as well as strong communication between home and school.
  • Attend school events as specified in contract.
  • Develop positive relationships with colleagues and peers.
Education & Experience 
  • A college degree in elementary education and/or special education K-12  (required).
  • Missouri state teacher certification in special education (required).
Required Skills & Abilities
  • Warm and supportive attitude and disposition toward working with children and their families. 
  • Reliable in attendance.
  • Have excellent oral and written communication skills.  
  • Physically able to perform the job of a teacher of young children. 
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
General Pay & Contract Provisions

Full-time, salaried position with benefits including healthcare and participation in the Public School Retirement System of St. Louis. 
The Soulard School strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.  

Please send cover letter and resume to Principal Amy Cross at employment@soulardschool.org
 

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
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