Classroom Teacher - Pleasant Hill R-III
| Position: | Classroom Teacher |
| Subject Area: | Special Education |
| Job Title: | Primary School Self-Contained Special Education Teacher |
| Job Location: | Pleasant Hill Primary School |
| Beginning: | Aug 01, 2025 |
| Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
| District: | Pleasant Hill R-III |
| Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 | |
| Telephone: |
816-540-3161 |
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Job Description:
If you are interested in applying for the position, please complete the application process on the District website https://www.phr3.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Employment
The Pleasant Hill R-III School District is seeking a passionate and dedicated K-2 Self-Contained Special Education Teacher to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year!
Our ideal candidate will work closely with students with diverse learning needs, creating individualized plans and providing tailored instruction to help each child achieve their potential. This role involves working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents to ensure a supportive and inclusive environment where all students can thrive.The qualified candidate should hold or be eligible for a valid Missouri Certificate in Special Education.
Key Responsibilities:
on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability or age.
If you are interested in applying for the position, please complete the application process on the District website https://www.phr3.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Employment
The Pleasant Hill R-III School District is seeking a passionate and dedicated K-2 Self-Contained Special Education Teacher to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year!
Our ideal candidate will work closely with students with diverse learning needs, creating individualized plans and providing tailored instruction to help each child achieve their potential. This role involves working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents to ensure a supportive and inclusive environment where all students can thrive.The qualified candidate should hold or be eligible for a valid Missouri Certificate in Special Education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to each student’s unique needs, goals, and learning style.
- Administers developmental screenings, formal assessments, observations, etc for the purpose of assessing student competency levels, summarizing results, determining eligibility and/or developing IEP's.
- Regularly assess and track student progress toward IEP goals using formal and informal methods, adjusting instruction as necessary to meet each student’s evolving needs.
- Help students build social skills, self-regulation, and confidence through tailored activities and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintain open communication with families to keep them informed of their child’s progress, address concerns, and collaborate on strategies to support learning at home.
- Keep accurate records of student progress, IEP updates, and communication, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.
- Attend IEP meetings, collaborate with school staff, and participate in professional development to stay updated on best practices in special education.
- Salary schedule placement acknowledging highest level of education and ALL years of previous teaching experience as allowed by the district salary schedule
- District paid employee medical and life insurance (with option to purchase coverage for spouse, children, or family)
- Employee option to purchase voluntary benefits including dental, vision insurance, short term disability, long term disability and other supplemental insurance policies.
- 10 Days Paid Time Off per year.
- District matched retirement contribution of 14.5% to Public School Retirement System (PSRS).
on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability or age.
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