Elementary Mild/Moderate Special Education - Teacher (2026 - 2027 School Year).

Position Responsibilities

The teacher assesses the needs of students, and supports students in their educational goals as determined by the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). Performs educational assessments of students, including an observation of the student, review of the student’s educational history, conferences with the student’s teachers, and an evaluation and analysis of the student’s academic performance and learning characteristics. Provides individual and small group push-in or pull-out instruction as assigned. Reports educational assessment findings to parents, classroom teachers, supervisor and administration. Work with students in the classroom including those who have mild to severe disabilities, using specialized techniques to help them reach their goals. Collaborate with other staff, including paraprofessional, general education teachers, support staff, and administrators in advocating for student needs. Actively participates in the deliberations and classification of educationally disabled students and assists in the planning of IEPs as well as in coordinating, developing, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the IEP. Maintains confidential records on all referred students and student/parent contacts in accordance with federal and state law, Board policy and the procedure of the school’s special education program. Serves as a resource to school personnel on the nature, causes, and solutions of the learning problems of students. Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures. Demonstrates gains in student performance Complete quarterly progress reports on each student in the program. Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis. Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment. Act in a professional and ethical manner at all times and comply with school policies, procedures, and expectations. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning. Collaborates with the Speech Language Pathologist as most students in the RISE program have communication needs. Teaches social skills and functional skills based on the students IEP goals. Expected Salary - One of your application questions will ask you to indicate your expected salary. To respond to the question, please review the 10-month Compensation plan to indicate your expected salary.

Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education

Valid Missouri teaching certificate

Desire to continue professional development

Excellent organization skills and an ability to coordinate multiple tasks and activities

Demonstrated success in urban education

Desire to continue professional development

Excellent organization skills and an ability to coordinate multiple tasks and activities

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and an ability to keep multiple stakeholder groups, including parents, teachers, staff, volunteers and partners, informed of critical issues, activities and schedules.

Excellent work ethic, positive attitude, flexibility and willingness to perform tasks assigned

Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and teachers in the school environment and community.

Must pass extensive background check.

All applicants must apply on the Crossroads website at

http://www.crossroadsschoolskc.org/careers

Key Working Relationships in Addition to Supervisor

Teachers, Students, Parents, Volunteers, Office Staff, Support Staff, Assistant Principals, Principals, District Leadership Team, Central Office Team

Both federal and state law requires all public school personnel to submit to and pass a criminal background check prior to employment by the school. Crossroads Charter Schools is required by law to exclude from employment any person who has pleaded to or been found guilty of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude under the laws of the State of Missouri, any other State of the United States or any other country, whether or not a sentence is or was imposed.

Please be advised that Crossroads Charter Schools does not seek information related to the conviction of crimes unrelated to those described in this question. Your conviction of a crime not otherwise listed above is not an automatic disqualification from employment consideration. The school will consider the nature of the offense and the relationship between the offense and the position for which you are applying.