DISCOVERY SCHOOLS LLC·Valle Township, Missouri
The Special Education Teacher designs instructional opportunities to meet state standards and IEP goals while managing the classroom environment. They also lead crisis management efforts and maintain ongoing progress records for students.
Discovery Schools is an Approved Private Agency specializing in students with social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
This program will be located in the Desoto School District.
$42,000 - 48,000 Starting Pay with Bonuses
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree Required. (Assistance Provided to Obtain Teaching Certification in the State of Missouri.)
Teaching Certification Preferred.
Designs instructional opportunities for students to access state learning standards and to achieve IEP, Behavior Intervention Plan, and transition goals.
Manages the classroom environment and the various adults assigned to supporting classroom needs.
Leads or assists team supporting a student in crisis through implementation of Safe Crisis Management and other crisis management techniques
Monitors students receiving related services weekly (Speech, Occupational Therapy, Counseling, etc.)
Accepts direction and adheres to policies and procedures.
Demonstrates tact, resourcefulness, patience, and dedication and reacts calmly and effectively in high emotion situations.
Maintains ongoing progress records for all students assigned and communicates regularly to parents.
Demonstrates preparedness for IEP meetings through the submission of drafted documents according to supervisors timeline.
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required for this position. While teaching certification is preferred, the school provides assistance to obtain Missouri state certification.
Market context
In Missouri, classroom teacher roles in early childhood settings are typically driven by ongoing demand for educators with infant-toddler experience and formal training in Early Childhood Education or a related field. These positions can be competitive because Montessori preparation and hands-on experience with children ages 0-3 are often required, along with standard benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Montessori credentials and age-group experience before applying.