Special Education Teacher in Florissant, MO

Step into a role that truly impacts students’ lives as a Special Education Teacher. Two full-time contract opportunities are open for the full 2026-2027 academic year, offering you the chance to make a difference each day. You’ll work closely with students in a supportive environment, tailoring instruction to their unique needs and collaborating with a dedicated team of educators.

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

• Valid certification in Special Education
• Proven experience or strong engagement with students with diverse learning needs
• Ability to develop, adapt, and deliver effective lesson plans weekly
• Expertise in creating, implementing, and tracking Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Team-player mentality with strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfort with data collection and progress monitoring three times annually
• Readiness to participate actively in Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings and ongoing district/professional development

Your primary daily responsibilities will include:

• Providing instruction to a caseload of up to 12-24 students, divided between morning and afternoon sessions
• Integrating IEP goals into classroom activities every day
• Following a prescribed curriculum while adapting to individual student needs
• Creating and implementing IEPs, scheduling and leading meetings with the IEP team
• Thoroughly reporting on both curriculum and goal progress three times each year
• Participating in PLC and professional development sessions
• Other duties as assigned by the program

You’ll work a consistent schedule, 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch, from August 17, 2026, through May 28, 2027 (with some flexibility for snow days).

If you have a passion for helping every student succeed and are seeking a rewarding career in special education, we encourage you to apply today and start making a meaningful difference next school year!