Special Education Teacher
The Nell Holcomb R-IV School District (K-8) is seeking a Special Education Teacher
for the 2025 -2026 academic year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with a valid Missouri teaching certificate.
Preferred: Previous experience, but not required
Salary Schedule: Per Teacher Salary Schedule
Direct Report: Building Principal (Mike Wortmann)
Purpose: Educate children who are diagnosed with a number of academic and/or
behavior disabilities. File and update legally required federal paperwork (IEP) which
outlines the necessary support, accommodations and goals for individual students.
Conduct meetings with parents and staff regarding educational plans and making
necessary adjustments throughout the year.
Essential Job Functions: • Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner. •
Teach students scheduled lesson. Ensure students are understanding information being
taught using IEP reporting. • Prepare daily lesson plans. • Inform teachers of necessary
student accommodations. • Gather and evaluate IEP data. • Manage paperwork for
each student. Create, update, and review IEP information and other associated
paperwork. • Attend meetings with parents and other staff; attend in-service training. •
Other assigned duties.
Employee Behavior and Conduct: District employees shall conduct themselves in a
professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate
for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and
externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct
include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and
respectful.
Interested applicants should send resumes and credentials to: Principal Mike
Wortmann, 6547 State Hwy 177, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Questions concerning the
position should be directed to Mr. Wortmann at 573-334-3644/
email mwortmann@nhshawks.com