Classroom Teacher - Fort Osage R-1 School District
| Position: | Classroom Teacher |
| Subject Area: | Special Education |
| Job Title: | Self-Contained Life Skills Special Education Position |
| Job Location: | Buckner Elementary & Elm Grove Elementary |
| Beginning: | Aug 06, 2025 |
| Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
| Certificate: | Special Needs |
| District: | Fort Osage R-1 School District |
| Independence, MO 64058 | |
| Telephone: |
816-650-7000 |
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Job Description:
This position is for the 2025-2026 school year. This opening is for a self-contained special education teaching positions.
Salary is based on the adopted salary schedule for the 24-25 school year at this time (starting salary= $44,200). We accept all previous years in certificated teaching roles as steps on the salary schedule. The Fort Osage School District prioritizes a highly competitive salary schedule, with additional benefits including optional fully paid health insurance, career ladder stipends (up to $5,000), extra duty stipend opportunities and more. New teachers mentor program available for all first and second year teachers.
Certification in K-12 special education/mild moderate/cross cat is required.
For questions or to learn more, reach out to Dr. Leigh Gruber, Executive Director of Student Support Services (816-650-7015) or to the Human Resources Department (816-650-7004).
This position is for the 2025-2026 school year. This opening is for a self-contained special education teaching positions.
- Life skills classroom position at Buckner Elementary (one of two life skills teachers at Buckner)
- Intensive Special Education position at Elm Grove Elementary (one of three intensive teachers at Elm Grove)
Salary is based on the adopted salary schedule for the 24-25 school year at this time (starting salary= $44,200). We accept all previous years in certificated teaching roles as steps on the salary schedule. The Fort Osage School District prioritizes a highly competitive salary schedule, with additional benefits including optional fully paid health insurance, career ladder stipends (up to $5,000), extra duty stipend opportunities and more. New teachers mentor program available for all first and second year teachers.
Certification in K-12 special education/mild moderate/cross cat is required.
For questions or to learn more, reach out to Dr. Leigh Gruber, Executive Director of Student Support Services (816-650-7015) or to the Human Resources Department (816-650-7004).
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