Teacher - Math 6-12

About the role

The Teacher (English, Math, & General) position for the 2026-27 school year offers a salary range of $50,088 - $62,184 annually, based on 209 working school days.

Responsibilities

• Teaches subject matter appropriate to educational background and certification.
• Develops, implements and evaluates the individual educational plan for each student.
• Plans and outlines class work within prescribed limits; assembles and prepares learning materials for special study.
• Keeps scholastic and attendance records.
• Gives individual instruction and encouragement as needed.
• May operate as part of a teaching team. May assist in teacher training of peers and student teachers/interns.
• Participates in conferences/meetings with parents.
• Conferences with building Supervisor and/or parents regarding students' needs, progress and/or abilities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of modern practices, techniques and methods of teaching, particularly as this applies to the area of education for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
• Ability to use constructive behavior management in a classroom.
• Ability to assess needs of students and develop program accordingly.
• Ability to work effectively with students.
• Ability to communicate effectively through writing, reading and/or speech and sign language.
• Ability to make accurate observations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Must meet the required American Sign Language competency level of Advanced.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Deaf Education or Special Education from an accredited college or university.
• Missouri State Teachers’ Certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Other qualifications and experience meeting the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the above.

Education Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Deaf Education or Special Education with ASL skills from an accredited college or university.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov. To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs.

State Tax Requirement

State law now requires all employees to pay their state taxes in a timely manner as a condition of employment. Each year the Department of Revenue will determine if any state employees are delinquent in paying their state taxes for the prior tax year. Employees who are delinquent will be notified and given sufficient time to resolve their state tax liability. Employees who fail to meet this requirement will be terminated.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.