Teacher - Special Education; Skills - High School

Teacher - Special Education (Essential Skills) - High School

Orchard Farm School District OF High School - Saint Charles, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Orchard Farm R-V School District

Job : 5578023

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 11, 2026

Orchard Farm High School is seeking a certified special education teacher to join our team!

Our mission is to empower each learner to excel in diverse communities. Located in St, Charles, MO with a current enrollment of approximately 2,600 students our district is mostly situated between Highway 370 and north to West Alton, MO where the two rivers meet. From farmland to planned communities our district has a unique culture to embrace old traditions with the new traditions.

Offering a great benefits package allows staff to embrace both work and enjoy those greatest life moments. Employees receive health, dental, vision, and life insurance paid for the employee by the district. Paid time off along with tuition reimbursement and many professional developement opportunities are also offered. Retirement "Pension" plan offered through PSRS to help round out the benefits along with many supplemental plans and a 403/457(b) offering.

So...Come SOAR with OFSD and be part of the next generations learning experience. Apply Today!

The Essential Skills Teacher provides individualized, specialized instruction for students with cognitive and developmental delays, including students who are neurodivergent, aligned with the Missouri's Alternative Learning Standards. Instruction is designed around each student’s strengths, interests, and needs to promote meaningful engagement and progress while ensuring appropriate access and participation in grade-level curriculum established by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and district standards.

This teacher will lead a structured, supportive classroom that fosters independence, communication, adaptive skills, social connection, and self-regulation. This teacher will carry out positive behavior supports that create an inclusive learning environment where students are valued, challenged, and empowered to reach their full potential.

• Bachelor degree or higher
• Appropriate Missouri Teaching Certificate with special education endorsements
• Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations and law
• Knowledge of subject matter content and assessment strategies
• Knowledge of best practices in curriculum and instruction
• Ability to relate to students, staff, and parents in a positive manner
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form
• Ability to follow written and oral communication
• Ability to problem solve

• Createa classroom environment that accommodates students with cognitive and developmental disabilities, supports learning, and enhances emotional and social development.
• Lead a team of paraprofessionals to carry out the Individualized Instruction Plans (IEPs) for students with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
• Plan and provide individualized academic instruction aligned to the Alternative Missouri Learning Standards and students' individual needs.
• Plan and implement behavioral interventions aligned with best practice and the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support students with complex communication, sensory, social, and behavioral regulation needs.
• Collaborate with the district Behavior Specialist, related service providers, and all other applicable team members.
• Evaluate the progress of each student by conducting observations, data analysis and/or review written reports from the team.
• Assist with crisis prevention (CPI) techniques when trained and applicable to the educational setting.
• Implement research-based intervention strategies and curriculum resources.
• Manage Paraprofessionals.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing behavior modification techniques such as positive reinforcement and social stories, following individual positive behavior support plans, following IEP, and supporting Social Emotional Behavioral goals
• Provide instructional support in one-on-one or small group settings in the Special Education classroom.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other legal documentation for special education students.
• Work with parents, staff, counselors, and general education teachers to develop, implement, and maintain Individual Education Programs (IEP) for each student that meet their individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Establish and enforce structure and routines for students and paraprofessionals that promote consistently high expectations.
• Prepare formal and informal observations of students; also responsible for interpretation of diagnostic evaluations and the development of diagnostic reports.
• Administer alternative state assessments (MAP-A).
• Connect families to outside agencies such as the…