SPED Cross Categorical Middle School Teacher
Young World Physical Education, Blue Springs, MO, United States
SPED Cross Categorical Middle School Teacher
Blue Springs Paul Kinder Middle School - BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri. Position is open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in BSSD.
Job Details
Job ID : 5672466
Application Deadline : Posted until filled
Posted : Apr 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date : Aug 17, 2026
Position Summary
The special education teacher is responsible for planning and delivering instruction and/or modifying the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences. The position includes developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to address instructional and classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
Essential Functions
Instruct individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
Teach district-approved curriculum, plan lessons, special education programs and teaching methods.
Monitor students’ progress in and outside the special education room.
Prepare for classes assigned.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains contact with parents of students.
Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives, and directions.
Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of referrals in the special education program.
Instruct and assist students with multiple disabilities.
Adapt classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with physical limitations of the location and needs of students.
Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, and the like.
Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develop reasonable classroom behavior rules and maintain order fairly.
Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports.
Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth; maintain records; prepare progress reports.
Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Administer subject-specific assessments to evaluate competence.
Advise parents and guardians on student progress, expectations, achievements, and improvement methods.
Analyze test data to enhance student achievement and instruction.
Assess progress toward objectives and provide feedback to students, parents, administration, and district specialists.
Collaborate with professional learning communities, instructional staff, parents, business partners, and community resources to improve student outcomes.
Guide students to improve performance, health status, and problem-solving techniques.
Demonstrate methods required to perform classroom and subject-specific assignments.
Differentiates classroom work for individualized learning.
Direct paraprofessionals, volunteers, and student workers to support an effective program.
Facilitate student learning through planned activities, technology, field trips, and age-appropriate tasks.
Maintain confidential and non-confidential files and records (grades, test scores, etc.) in line with legal requirements.
Manage student behavior for a safe learning environment.
Prepare written materials (grades, attendance, anecdotal records, lesson plans, progress reports, etc.).
Monitor students in various educational environments (classroom, campus grounds, field trips, clubs, sports, graduation, dances).
Participate in building and district teams (PLC, staff, SAP, department, etc.) to contribute to student success.
Report incidents (fights, suspected abuse, substance abuse, etc.) to ensure safety and adhere to policy.
Respond to emergency situations to resolve safety concerns and direct to appropriate personnel.
Be available to students, parents, school, and district for education-related purposes outside instructional day.
Respond to inquiries from teachers, parents, administrators, etc. to resolve issues and provide information.
Other Functions
Participate in meetings to convey or gather necessary information.
Perform related duties assigned to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises students and paraprofessionals.
Qualification Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree
required and a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in Special Education and content area.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or regulations; write reports, correspondence, and manuals; present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to use probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule forms.
Other Skills and Abilities
Apply research to instruction; plan and implement lessons aligned with program and school objectives; establish and maintain relationships with students, peers and parents; strong verbal and written communication.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to stand, talk or hear; walk frequently; occasionally push or move up to fifty pounds such as a TV/VCR cart; require close vision and focus adjustment.
Work Environment
Moderate to loud noise levels. The description is for compliance with ADA and is not an exhaustive list; additional duties may be assigned.
Job Requirements – Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications)
Skill-Based Competencies
Assessment, standard office equipment, software, research, data gathering, record maintenance.
Knowledge-Based Competencies
Codes, policies, regulations, age-appropriate activities, lesson plan requirements, stages of child development, behavioral management strategies.
Ability-Based Competencies
Constructive relationships, strong verbal and written communication, adaptability to priorities, confidentiality, tact, patience, flexible hours.
Background Check
Employment contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-Employment background check, including criminal, reference, work history, and credential verification acceptable to the district.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The district is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Testing
None.
Certificates and Licenses
Missouri Teaching Certificate – Special Education.
Continuing Education/Training
Professional Development.
Clearances
Criminal Background Check, Family Care Safety Registry.
FLSA Status
Exempt.
Salary Grade
00. 4.27.26.
Position Type
Full-Time.
Job Categories
Classroom Teacher – Middle Grades
Special Education – General Special Education
Special Education – Learning Disabled
Special Education – Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Human Resources
Phone: (816) 874-3200
Email: HrDept@bssd.net
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Blue Springs Paul Kinder Middle School - BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri. Position is open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in BSSD.
Job Details
Job ID : 5672466
Application Deadline : Posted until filled
Posted : Apr 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date : Aug 17, 2026
Position Summary
The special education teacher is responsible for planning and delivering instruction and/or modifying the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences. The position includes developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to address instructional and classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
Essential Functions
Instruct individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
Teach district-approved curriculum, plan lessons, special education programs and teaching methods.
Monitor students’ progress in and outside the special education room.
Prepare for classes assigned.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains contact with parents of students.
Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives, and directions.
Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of referrals in the special education program.
Instruct and assist students with multiple disabilities.
Adapt classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with physical limitations of the location and needs of students.
Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, and the like.
Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develop reasonable classroom behavior rules and maintain order fairly.
Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports.
Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth; maintain records; prepare progress reports.
Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Administer subject-specific assessments to evaluate competence.
Advise parents and guardians on student progress, expectations, achievements, and improvement methods.
Analyze test data to enhance student achievement and instruction.
Assess progress toward objectives and provide feedback to students, parents, administration, and district specialists.
Collaborate with professional learning communities, instructional staff, parents, business partners, and community resources to improve student outcomes.
Guide students to improve performance, health status, and problem-solving techniques.
Demonstrate methods required to perform classroom and subject-specific assignments.
Differentiates classroom work for individualized learning.
Direct paraprofessionals, volunteers, and student workers to support an effective program.
Facilitate student learning through planned activities, technology, field trips, and age-appropriate tasks.
Maintain confidential and non-confidential files and records (grades, test scores, etc.) in line with legal requirements.
Manage student behavior for a safe learning environment.
Prepare written materials (grades, attendance, anecdotal records, lesson plans, progress reports, etc.).
Monitor students in various educational environments (classroom, campus grounds, field trips, clubs, sports, graduation, dances).
Participate in building and district teams (PLC, staff, SAP, department, etc.) to contribute to student success.
Report incidents (fights, suspected abuse, substance abuse, etc.) to ensure safety and adhere to policy.
Respond to emergency situations to resolve safety concerns and direct to appropriate personnel.
Be available to students, parents, school, and district for education-related purposes outside instructional day.
Respond to inquiries from teachers, parents, administrators, etc. to resolve issues and provide information.
Other Functions
Participate in meetings to convey or gather necessary information.
Perform related duties assigned to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises students and paraprofessionals.
Qualification Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree
required and a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in Special Education and content area.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or regulations; write reports, correspondence, and manuals; present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to use probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule forms.
Other Skills and Abilities
Apply research to instruction; plan and implement lessons aligned with program and school objectives; establish and maintain relationships with students, peers and parents; strong verbal and written communication.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to stand, talk or hear; walk frequently; occasionally push or move up to fifty pounds such as a TV/VCR cart; require close vision and focus adjustment.
Work Environment
Moderate to loud noise levels. The description is for compliance with ADA and is not an exhaustive list; additional duties may be assigned.
Job Requirements – Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications)
Skill-Based Competencies
Assessment, standard office equipment, software, research, data gathering, record maintenance.
Knowledge-Based Competencies
Codes, policies, regulations, age-appropriate activities, lesson plan requirements, stages of child development, behavioral management strategies.
Ability-Based Competencies
Constructive relationships, strong verbal and written communication, adaptability to priorities, confidentiality, tact, patience, flexible hours.
Background Check
Employment contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-Employment background check, including criminal, reference, work history, and credential verification acceptable to the district.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The district is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Testing
None.
Certificates and Licenses
Missouri Teaching Certificate – Special Education.
Continuing Education/Training
Professional Development.
Clearances
Criminal Background Check, Family Care Safety Registry.
FLSA Status
Exempt.
Salary Grade
00. 4.27.26.
Position Type
Full-Time.
Job Categories
Classroom Teacher – Middle Grades
Special Education – General Special Education
Special Education – Learning Disabled
Special Education – Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Human Resources
Phone: (816) 874-3200
Email: HrDept@bssd.net
#J-18808-Ljbffr