Cross Categorical Teacher (Current School Year) bei Willard R-2 School District

Position:  Special Education Teacher - Cross Categorical at Willard Orchard Hills Elementary 
Qualifications:    

1. Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Special Education

2. Appropriate Missouri State Teaching Certification and/or Passing Score on Praxis test

3. Minimum of 2 years experience teaching students with disabilities preferred 

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Participates in the IEP process by attending IEP meetings, collaborating with IEP team members, preparing IEP paperwork, and delivering instruction to enable students to make IEP goal progress

2. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative procedures

3. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the normal instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms

4. Attends weekly staff meetings

5. Diagnoses the instructional needs of students on a regular basis to provide appropriate services

6. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designed

7. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students

8. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

9. Prepares for students assigned and demonstrates written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor(s)

10. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and, in congruency with those goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate said objectives to students

11. Employs a variety of instructional techniques, technology, and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved

12. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required

13. Takes all necessary and responsible precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

14. Assists in the administration and implementation of all policies and rules governing student conduct.  Develops reasonable rules addressing classroom behavior and procedures in the classroom that maintains fair and just order in the classroom

15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational assistants (paraprofessionals)

16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence

17. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as directed by Director of Special Services and/or Building Principal.

Type of Position:  Certified

Reports to:  Executive Director of Student Services/Building Principal

Evaluated by:  Executive Director of Student Services/Assistant Director of Student Services and Building Principal

Contract:  Anticpated Start Date Jan 5th 2026, Current School Year Opening, FSY 2025-2026