Special Education Cross Categorical Teacher
Job in
Pleasant Hill, Cass County, Missouri, 64080, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
Pleasant Hill R-III School District
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teacher
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Pleasant Hill
Position Type:
Special Services/Cross Categorical Services
Date Posted:
2/2/2026
Location:
Pleasant Hill Primary School
Additional Information:
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The Pleasant Hill School District is currently seeking applicants for the position of:
Primary School (K-2) Special Education Cross-Categorical Classroom Teachers
for the School Year
Qualifications:
* Certificate in cross-categorical in SPED or in the individual area of vacancy
2. Degree in special education (B.S. minimum)
The successful candidate will:
* be able to work collaboratively with regular education and special education teachers ? possess creative instructional ideas to benefit all learners
* proactively plan for instruction for those with major academic delays
* have knowledge of key aspects of Math and ELA curriculum, including DLM Essential Elements.
* actively utilize differentiated instruction
* be able to effectively collect data on a regular basis
* use data to plan and drive instruction
* be willing to work with students individually or in small group
* work as part of the special education team in the building
* be able to implement behavioral management techniques with students ? be familiar with implementing behavior plans
* be familiar and able to work with students with diverse handicapping conditions ? be able to work with and coordinate services for students with paraprofessionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech / language therapists ? communicate effectively and proactively with parents
* familiar with implementing functional and life skills curriculum, utilizing visual supports/schedules, collaborating to implement augmentative communication systems ? be able to write comprehensive, data driven IEPs and coordinate services for students with paraprofessionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech/ language therapists
Summary:
Successful Special Education Teacher Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong abilities in the development and implementation of strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of diverse needs. Candidates must have a strong understanding of accommodating and modifying the general education curriculum for students with disabilities. Special education teachers must have the skills necessary to communicate and collaborate with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic needs.
Length of contract - 179 Days
Deadline: when filled
Interested applicants should:
Complete an application and submit the following documents on the district website www.phr
3.org:
* a letter of interest
* a résumé
* evidence of certification
* a transcript
* three (3) current letters of recommendation
The Pleasant Hill R-III School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability or age.
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