KIRKSVILLE R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION TITLE: Kirksville Primary School Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED: Special Education certification in Missouri in Mild-Moderate Disabilities (SLD, ED, ID, OHI, Cross-Categorical) required.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED: Prior teaching experience preferred.

 

CONTRACT: 9 months

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Wage and work calendar to be established by the Board of Education.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Special Services Director

JOB GOAL: Under the direction of the school Principal and Director of Special Services, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates relevant, engaging, and personalized learning experiences for each student
• Develops opportunities for students to take ownership and control of their learning
• Can work in a technology rich environment (Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks)
• Understands how to use data to drive student learning
• Experience and knowledge of standards-based learning/grading
• Experience engaging students in assessments and activities that require critical thinking
• Teaches district approved curriculum and adheres to adopted Board of Education policies
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and community
• Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing
• Learns and implements strategies to instruct students in higher and more challenging levels of learning
• Integrates technology consistently to enhance student learning opportunities
• Organizes and prioritizes educator workload to best meet the needs of students
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records of student learning
• Identifies student needs, makes appropriate referrals and works with special education staff to develop IEPs
• Works well as a team member to serve all constituencies
• Adheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration/state/federal law
• Attends all meetings as requested by building and district administration
• Maintains strict confidentiality as required by law
• Develops a professional development plan annually and commits to lifelong learning and growth
• Provides direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment
• Employs special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
• Instructs students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Teaches socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system
• Modifies the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies as guided through modifications and accommodations
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students
• Meets with parents to discuss their child's progress and to determine priorities for their child and their individualized educational needs
• Confers with parents, administrators, school psychological examiners, counselors, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development
• Maintains accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
• Develops plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings
• Provides crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms
• Assists in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions
• Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The most significant duties of this position have been included in this job description. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed. In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflect the assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Duties performed typically in district settings to include the cafeteria, gym, recreational areas and other assigned areas.
• Physical demands can include but are not limited to: Exerts up to 40 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects including equipment such as audio-visual.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and other limited physical activities are required.
• Mental demands can include but are not limited to: Comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating and synthesizing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Kirksville Primary School is located on the Kirksville R-III Campus and serves students K-2nd grade. 

 

HIRING AND EMPLOYMENT COMPLIANCE:

The district's hiring procedures will comply with all federal and state laws, including laws prohibiting discrimination. The district is an equal opportunity employer and hires only citizens of the United States and persons who are legally authorized to work in the United States. The Kirksville R-III School District will enroll and actively participate in a federal work authorization program in accordance with law.

See district policy AC

 Adoption Date:              January 14, 2026

 Revised: