Teacher - Special Education (Licensed Required)

Company: The Arc Of The Ozarks
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Description What is this job about? We’re seeking a passionate and organized teacher to design and deliver individualized instructional programs that help students build language, academic, social, and vocational skills. In this role, you'll lead both group and one-on-one instruction, manage classroom behavior plans, guide teaching assistants, and track student progress daily. You’ll collaborate closely with BCBAs, administration, and families to ensure each student’s goals and curriculum are current and effective. Make a lasting impact by helping students grow and succeed every day! Some of your responsibilities would include: Develop and implement individualized academic and ABA-based lesson plans. Deliver 1:1 ABA therapy and ensure accurate data collection on all student programs. Supervise teaching assistants, ensuring adherence to procedures and paperwork completion. Maintain a clean, safe, and engaging learning environment. Assist students with daily self-help skills as needed. Participate in crisis situations when required. Maintain accurate records, progress reports, and IEP documentation. Communicate daily with parents/guardians and report updates to the Director. Model professional and appropriate behavior for teaching assistants. Escort students to classes and off-campus activities. Stay current on required training including CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Intervention. Follow all agency policies, procedures, and mandated reporting requirements. Remain punctual, dependable, and flexible in daily duties. What do I need to be qualified for this position? Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Required: Valid Missouri Special Education Teaching Certificate (Provisional Certificate will be considered). Bring your passion for teaching and making a difference in students’ lives to this exciting role! If that doesn’t draw your attention, take a look at our excellent benefits package: Competitive salary and excellent working environment Eligibility for Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance after a 0-day waiting period Employer-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage Option to enroll in our 403(b)-retirement plan immediately - with employer match up to 4% after a year of service Sick and vacation accrual as well as 7-paid holidays a year and a paid day off to celebrate your birthday Discounts on your phone bill if you use Verizon or AT&T Discounted Fitness Center membership if you are Full-Time Use of a fleet vehicle or paid mileage for using your vehicle Opportunities for advancement Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement Stipend Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Annual Wage Increase Potential Many more… If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in individual's lives, click on the link and apply now to join our team! Looking for more information? Give us a call at 417-771-3700 Ask for the Talent Acquisition Team Send us an Email at Jobs@thearcoftheozarks.org Don't forget to include your name and the position/location you are interested in. Checkout some videos about our organization and the individuals we support here https://www.youtube.com/@thearcoftheozarks-springfield/videos Checkout our website and social media here: https://thearcoftheozarks.org/ https://www.facebook.com/thearcoftheozarks https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-arc-of-the-ozarks/ https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Arc-of-the-Ozarks-Reviews-E421090.htm Qualifications TEACHER DEFINITION The teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing individualized instructional programs that guide and encourage students to develop language and academic skills. The teacher is responsible for the day to day implementation, monitoring, and data tracking of individual instruction, group instruction, social skills development, outings, and pre-vocational and vocational skills. The teacher is responsible for the management of classroom behavior programs as well as managing teaching assistants. The teacher also works with the BCBAs and administration to update student goals and curriculums. Parent or guardian communication is required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Implement Academic Lesson Plans and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – based therapy programs along with the BCBA Develop lesson plans based on approved curriculum; turn in weekly lesson plans to the appropriate supervisor Adhere to the tenants of ABA Deliver 1:1 ABA – based therapy to students Take precise and accurate data on academic and ABA-based programs Complete all current programs during Discrete Trial Training or other approved ABA strategy Use current and best practice teaching strategies that align with the principles of ABA Supervise TAs working with students as well as their completion of paperwork and adherence to agency policies Participate as needed in crises Teach all assigned students regardless of their location Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating environment for all students Assist with daily self-help skills with students when necessary Interact with students whenever and however appropriate Participate during in-service days Maintain accurate records to provide information for daily communication, progress reports, IEPs, etc. Write progress reports, IEPs, etc. Monitor and maintain up-to-date professional development training Abide by all agency policies and procedures Discuss with teacher assistants daily procedures regarding schedules, morning news, correcting papers, etc. Be observant, report all unusual circumstances, incidences, or situations/accidents to Director Maintain daily communication with the students’ parents and/or guardians. Keep Director informed of daily communication in addition to other communication with parents and/or guardians. Model appropriate and expected behavior for teaching assistants. Escort children to class and off campus activities Report suspected abuse or neglect to the Director and appropriate authorities as a Mandated Reporter Accurately report and record observations. Communicate effectively in oral and written form. Stand, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs, and pull and push items. Pass with satisfactory performance CPR, First Aid, Behavior Intervention training and ABA training. Maintain a record of punctuality and attendance. A licensed and insured driver, with ability to obtain a Missouri Class E driver license Training Requirements 1. Successfully complete a course in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation. 2. Successfully complete a course in First Aid. 3. Successfully complete a 16 hours course in Medication Administration. 4. Successfully complete a 10 course in MANDT System Workshop 5. Successfully complete a course in OSHA regulations on Health and Safety. 6. Successfully complete a 2 hours course in proper use of lifts, seat belts and tie downs. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree from an accredited college. Special Education Certificate in the State of Missouri is required; however, a Provisional Special Education Certificate in the State of Missouri will be considered.

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