Classroom Teacher - Dunklin R-V
Position: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Special Education
Job Title: Co-Teacher Special Education Teacher
Job Location: Herculaneum High School
Beginning: Aug 14, 2025
Deadline: Open until filled **
Certificate: Mild/Mod. Cross Category Disabilities
Certificate: Special Needs
District: Dunklin R-V
Herculaneum, MO 63048
Telephone: 636-479-5200 EXT 1
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Job Description:
The Dunklin R-5 School District has an opening at Herculaneum High School for the position of Special Education Co-Teacher servicing students in grades 9-12 with cognitive and developmental delays. The position will be for the 2025-2026 school year with the potential to be extended. Under the direction of the building principal and director of student services, the special education teacher will develop and provide specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, function as an IEP case manager for assigned students, and foster positive relationships with students.  

The Dunklin R-5 School District is a short distance from the St. Louis area (less than 30 minutes) and is located right off the Highway 55 exit in Herculaneum, Missouri.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide instruction and support to students according to their IEP.
  • Work cooperatively with regular and special education teachers 
  • Provide leadership and oversight to paraprofessionals.  
  • Participate in professional development activities.
  • Maintain accurate and compliant student records.  
  • Provide effective and timely communication to parents.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
 
Starting Date: August 14, 2025

Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience. (First year teacher base salary of $42,250; Step 1)  Can bring years of experience.

Certification: K-12 Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical or a comparable special education certification

Benefits: Board-paid health, Life, and Dental Insurance. Employees will be offered, on a fee basis, in-district childcare for ages birth through two, with preschool available from ages 3 to 5. PSRS Retirement, optional supplemental insurance plans, and optional 403b; 457 plans. Twelve (12) Personal Days, Paid Jury Duty, Ten (10) Paid Professional Development Days, Ten (10) School Business Days, and Five (5) Paid Bereavement Days.  Tuition reimbursement, $750.00 New Hire Stipend, Career Ladder, and unused leave payout stipend.

Contact: Mr. Thomas Moreland, Director of Special Services at 636-479-5200 ext. 2010

Application Process: Interested candidates should apply online at: 5 Minute Application 

The Dunklin R-5 School District does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age of Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries related to district programs and the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to people with disabilities may be directed to the Dunklin R-5 School District Central Office, 497 Joachim Ave. Herculaneum, MO. 63048 or by phone at 636-479-5200
 

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