Special Education Teacher, Early Childhood 2026-2027

Special Education Teacher Early Childhood 2026-2027

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As a Special School District (SSD) early childhood teacher you provide individualized instruction and support tailored to your students diverse learning abilities ensuring they reach their full potential. Your expertise in the special education process collaborative approach to differentiated instruction and unwavering commitment to fostering an equitable inclusive and accessible learning environment will contribute to the success of every student under your guidance.

Special education teachers work closely with professionals across various disciplines. Together you will craft comprehensive and effective learning plans that provide the necessary scaffolding for each student to excel. This collaborative effort involves continuous assessment and monitoring of progress with the flexibility to adapt and modify plans as needed. The collective dedication of SSD staff extends beyond academics encompassing patience empathy and advocacy for every student.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree required specialization in special education preferred
• Classroom experience preferred

Certificates Licenses Registrations

• Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) teaching certificate in Early Childhood Special Education required

Posting open until:04/29/2026

Salary

• $49000 to $83250/year based on experience and education

Calendar

• 10-month school year (August to June) exact dates dependent on assigned location

Benefits

• Group benefit plans for medical vision dental and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• Staff Health Clinics
• Paid holidays
• 13 PTO days per year
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account

Special School District serves nearly 25000 students and employs over 5700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity commitment and collaboration the Districts mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity equity inclusion and accessibility.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability marital status sexual orientation military/veteran status gender identity gender expression ancestry genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at . For TTY contact RelayMO711 or 1-.

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