FY26-27 Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position:  2026-2027 Special Education Teacher

Insurance: 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life

Retirement:  Mandatory participation in the St. Louis Public School Retirement System

The Biome School Mission

The Biome engages children in an individualized and challenging educational environment, enriching minds and cultivating confident, creative builders of the future.

The Biome School

The Biome is a tuition-free, K-5, public charter school that provides a unique academic experience for children who live in the City of St. Louis. Biome students are actively involved in their own learning and are integral to the development of new ideas and ways of thinking. The school’s learner-centered, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) framework guides instruction across disciplines and provides students with rigorous and holistic academic experiences. The learning environment, characterized by high expectations, differentiated instruction, relentless encouragement, and student support is critical to the academic, social, and emotional progress of Biome learners. Similar to a tropical rainforest biome, which sustains a diverse array of life forms, The Biome School supports the diverse academic interests, skills, and needs of each individual learner.

The Biome School may be a good fit for you if…

• You enjoy the energy and curiosity of elementary school children

• You believe every child has unique gifts and talents

• You enjoy working in an environment where you get to help create the instructional “roadmap”

• You collaborate well and are comfortable sharing your ideas and questions

• You are organized, hard-working, and detail-oriented

• You are excited about working in a school community characterized by high expectations

Position Overview

The Biome is currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Special Education Teacher. This position is instrumental in providing instruction and intervention to learners and plays a key role within the Student Success Team. The SPED teacher spends time in classrooms alongside students with disabilities, which includes planning, adapting, and supporting lessons to meet student needs. This teacher also works with general education teachers, specialists, administrators, and parents/guardians to develop, implement, and assess IEPs. This teacher must be comfortable using and navigating technology, including SpedTrack, Clever, and Google Classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing students’ skills and determining their educational needs
• Adapting general education lessons to meet individual student needs
• Assisting in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Planning activities that are differentiated by student
• Supporting students in the classroom in small group or one-on-one settings
• Implementing IEPs, assessing student performance, and tracking student progress
• Updating IEPs throughout the school year
• Completing progress reports on implemented goals
• Discussing student progress with parents/guardians, other teachers, and the Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS)
• Mentoring and supporting teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
• Participation in regular MTSS collaborative team meetings
• Participation in parent-teacher conferences
• Proctoring of assessments (formal/informal) for students served under tiered intervention

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in Special Education Mild/Moderate: Cross Categorical (K-12)
• Familiarity with classroom management techniques and strategies for promoting positive student behavior
• A growth mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
• Passion for inspiring and supporting others in their teaching journey and bringing joy to the learning process
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, dynamic school environment

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Ability to work in a school environment with students and staff
• Frequent use of computer systems, phones, and other office equipment
• Occasional lifting of supplies or materials (up to 25 lbs)
• Ability to move between classrooms, the Anchor Room, and various school areas

Please include the following with your application

1. Resumé (not to exceed two pages; 12-point font)

2. Cover letter, which explains the candidate’s interest in the position as well as the skills and experiences that make the applicant a good candidate for the position (not to exceed two pages; 12-point font)

Phone calls will not be accepted.