Retired Special Education Teacher

REPORTS TO :  Special Education Coordinator/Principal

DEPARTMENT:  Special Education

POSITION OVERVIEW

Special School District (SSD) seeks recently retired teachers who wish to return to the classroom to rejoin our team! Our teachers are committed to providing an educational program that supports and empowers students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. As a retired teacher, your expertise will not only support our students, but also your fellow educators. Through your encouragement and consistent nurturing of knowledge, you will be the key to each students’ success. Please note, you must have retired by June 30, 2025, to be eligible to participate in this program.

You should consider applying for this position if your values align with SSD's core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration and you believe every student deserves the resources and support required to help them learn. SSD staff are expected to understand and have a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and for that commitment to be evident in their work.

CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Meets and instructs assigned students in the locations and at the times designated
Implements SSD and Partner District's educational philosophy through use of evidence based instructional practices for planning, implementing and evaluating learning and goal attainment.
Grows through professional learning in specialized instruction, special education process, and equity
Seeks opportunities to expand and develop as an educator, strives to maintain professional competence
Creates an environment that is appropriate to the individualized needs of the student and optimizes learning
Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students, families, and staff
Shows evidence of lesson planning and other written evidence of program preparation
Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of behavior
Administers, interprets, and records standardized tests and progress monitoring
Employs a variety of high leverage practices and instructional strategies for special education
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as requested
Schedules services to meet students’ specific instructional needs
Orders and maintains materials necessary for instruction, and trains support staff in their use
Regularly evaluates the progress of students through formative and summative assessments, data analysis, observations, and other data collection methods
May assist assigned students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, lunch, snack, clean up, wash up, and toilet routines, etc.
Utilizes learning aids, including multi-media and technology resources
Prepares for and facilitates IEP meetings

Collaboration

Within reason, when required or requested, makes self available to students and families outside the instructional day for education-related purposes
In cooperation with the SSD principal and/or SPED coordinator, plans, and manages the day-to-day work of assigned teacher assistants and/or aides
Meets with the educational team to discuss individual programs to be designed for children who will receive instruction and develops the special education program
Work with families of students receiving instruction to offer information, support, and ensure understanding of the services their student receives.
Collaborates with the educational team, including but not limited to families, administrators, teachers, counselors, support personnel and/or SSD staff
Provides continuous support and information to educational team members to better support students

Compliance

Completes individual educational plans (IEP) in a timely manner
Regularly assesses students’ progress and provides reports as required
Maintains complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
Acts as a member of a team to screen, evaluate disabilities, attend conferences, and submit written reports of assessment results
Assists the administration in implementing District rules and policies on student conduct, develops classroom universal on behavior and procedures, and maintains classroom management
Takes reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree with specialization in special education required
Classroom experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Missouri Special Education Certification in appropriate area (Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical BD, LD, MR, SH, VI, HI, PI, Deaf/Blind, ECSE) required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one and before groups.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to collect and graph skill programming and behavior data, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to problem-solve and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and/or oral diagram form.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is regularly required to: talk and hear, stand, move and walk at a brisk pace, sit, and use hands and arms to handle, feel and reach. The position requires the ability to accompany students anywhere on school premises. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Additionally, the employee must be physically able to implement all Board of Education policies, District procedures, and to perform nonviolent crisis intervention training and techniques. The employee must be physically able to react and intervene quickly during crisis situations, such as but not limited to the following circumstances: student elopement, physical altercations involving students, or any situation that requires physical intervention to maintain student safety. Yearly NCI training with participation in physical intervention strategies is a requirement for the job.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary 2025-26 school year

An annual salary up to channel 5, step 15, depending on educational attainment

Continue to draw your current retirement income
Keep an additional 14.5% of your salary because you will NOT be required to pay into retirement (you will pay 6.2% into social security)

Benefits

Group benefits plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
Staff Health Clinics
Paid holidays
13 PTO days per year (retirees are not eligible for PTO payout upon exiting the program)
Employee assistance program
Healthcare spending account

EVALUATION

The employee will be evaluated periodically.

EEOC STATEMENT

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 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

Board Approved Date: September 2002

Revised: October 2003, August 2009, July, 2010, February 2011, August 2013, April 2014, April 2022

Job Requirements:
Citizenship, residency or work visa required