Full Time Special Education Teacher

Miriam Learning Center SPED Teacher Position

Miriam Learning Center is searching for a full time SPED teacher for the 2026-2027 school year located at a school in St. Louis City. The compensation range is $52,820.50 - $74,181.00. This position will work with grades K-5 in a general education/special education classroom during school hours Monday-Friday. The caseload is a mix of push-in and pull-out. The full time SPED teacher will write and update IEPs, manage the SPED process, and provide IEP minutes and consultation.

Status: Full Time

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited school in a related field
• Missouri certification in special education
• Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in special education and/or general education
• Experience working with grades K-5
• Experience in providing educational services to children and/or adolescents who have educational disabilities or learning difficulties.
• Ability to use computer and web based programs consistently including Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, and Spedtrack.

Reports to: SPED Supervisor

Pay: $52,820.50 - $74,181.00

The special education teacher/tutor evaluates a student's academic issues as they pertain to select school subjects and provides instruction to improve upon deficit areas. The special education teacher long-term substitute position provides direct or consult IEP minutes to students in accordance with their IEP goals and present level of performance. He/she may write and update the Individual Educational Plans and complete quarterly progress reports. Must feel comfortable taking charge in new situations and working independently. Must be able to respond to work requests very quickly via email or phone.

Responsibilities:

1. To provide a professional assessment of each child's weaknesses and strengths as they relate to school subjects and/or educational diagnosis.
2. To provide direct and consult services to students in accordance with their IEP's.
3. As required, update students' IEPs including present level of performance, appropriate measurable goals, and progress towards goals.
4. Attend IEP meetings, staff meetings, and training as requested by the partner school.
5. Operate as an employee of the assigned school(s).
6. Communicate with parents, staff, and other individuals involved with the students as deemed necessary.
7. Submit billing in a timely manner.
8. Any other duties as specified by the supervisor.