Job Description
Job Title: Elementary Special Education Teacher (ASD)
Location: Excelsior Springs, Missouri
Start Date: August 24, 2026
Schedule: Full-Time (35+ hours per week)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Elementary Special Education Teacher to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a K5 setting. This role involves working with a small, structured caseload while collaborating closely with paraprofessionals and school staff to deliver individualized instruction and behavioral support.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement programming for students with ASD
Maintain programming notebooks
Develop and implement IEPs
Collect data and use data to drive instructional practices
Implement assistive technology and communication devices effectively
Utilize visual supports and schedules
Engage students in meaningful instructional activities using research-based best practices
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans
Work cooperatively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to implement programming
Attend professional development on effective instructional practices for students with ASD and implement skills effectively within the classroom setting
Supervise Paraprofessionals in the ASD classroom
Caseload:
- Approximately 811 students
- Supported by 23 paraprofessionals
Qualifications:
- Valid Missouri Special Education Teaching Certification (or ability to obtain)
- Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder required.
- Strong classroom management and collaboration skills
- Ability to adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs
Benefits:
- Highly competitive compensation
- Weekly pay
- 401k, health, vision, dental insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled