Job Description:
The Dunklin R-5 School District is seeking a talented and dedicated  Early Childhood Special Education Teacher to join the Dunklin R-5 team at Taylor Early Childhood Center for the 2025-2026 school year.  Taylor Early Childhood provides educational services to students 3-5 years of age.  Early childhood special education certification is required.
The successful candidate will have MO DESE certification in Early Childhood Special Education and demonstrate the following:  

• Student-centered philosophy and desire to build relationships with students
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability and desire to work as a member of a Professional Learning Community
• Proficiency in quality instructional practices and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet students' needs
• Ability to work with pre-k students with mild/moderate disabilities in an integrated pre-k classroom with typically developing peers, and in a self-contained setting as well.
• Ability to write IEPs and keep data on IEP goals.

Application Process: Interested candidates should apply online at 5 Minute Application 
Interested applicants should submit an online application, resume, 3 letters of reference, and a cover letter addressed to Charissa Kappler, Director at ckappler@dunklin.k12.mo.us

Starting Date: 08/14/2025

Certification:  The candidate must possess a Special Education Certification with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience. (First-year teacher base salary of $43,500.00; Step 1)

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.

Internal applicants should submit a letter of interest to ckappler@dunklin.k12.mo.us

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 172, Section 504 of 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 to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons 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.