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Special Education Teacher
full-time•Lebanon•$41k - $70k
About this role
Anticipated 2025-2026 School Year
Position: Teacher II
Location: KVC Academy – Lebanon, MO
Salary: $41,000 - $70,000 annually (Based on education and years of experience)
Job Summary
As a Teacher II at KVC Academy, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing high-quality education and support to students in a nurturing environment that emphasizes both learning and healing. Our small class sizes allow for personalized attention, ensuring that each student receives the care and guidance they need to thrive academically and emotionally.
Additional Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and work-life balance:
- Salaried Position: Enjoy paid time off during winter, spring, and summer breaks, as well as holidays and snow days.
- Work-Life Balance: No after-school commitments required, giving you the flexibility to enjoy your afternoons.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits to support your overall well-being.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Tuition Reimbursement
- License & Certification Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
Licensure/Certification
- State of Missouri License to teach.
- Special Education Certification; Learning Behavior Specialist Endorsement
Requirements
- Must be 21 years old to apply
- Pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check required
- Valid driver's license
- Valid auto insurance
Why KVC?
KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).
At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 82 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.
If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply.
To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org/jobs.
We hope you will consider joining our team!
What you'll do
- As a Teacher II, you will provide high-quality education and support to students in a nurturing environment. You will ensure personalized attention in small class sizes to help students thrive academically and emotionally.
About KVC Health Systems
At KVC Health Systems, our 2,700 caring team members work every day to strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help both children and adults achieve mental wellness. We all need connection! And at KVC, our employees are our greatest asset and strength, helping the people we serve experience the power of connection to themselves, their family and friends, and to professionals who can help them thrive.
We're working toward a bold vision: a world in which every person is SAFE and CONNECTED to a strong family and a healthy community. No more child abuse and neglect. No more untreated mental illness or addiction. Parents no longer pass down the cycles of violence, substance use or trauma that they experienced as children. Instead, families have the skills and supportive connections they need to thrive. Every individual has unlimited possibilities and can reach their full potential. This is why the KVC team comes to work every day, providing family strengthening services, mental and behavioral healthcare, foster care, adoption and inpatient children’s mental health treatment. People are facing serious challenges, and community needs are greater than ever. Will you join us?
Since 1970, KVC has grown from a single home for at-risk children to a national organization serving over 80,000 children and families each year in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky and West Virginia. KVC also provides training and consultation around the world. We're a family of private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations committed to enriching and enhancing the lives of children and families. Learn more at www.kvc.org.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does KVC Health Systems pay for a Special Education Teacher?
KVC Health Systems offers a competitive compensation package for the Special Education Teacher role. The salary range is USD 41k - 70k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Special Education Teacher do at KVC Health Systems?
As a Special Education Teacher at KVC Health Systems, you will: as a Teacher II, you will provide high-quality education and support to students in a nurturing environment. You will ensure personalized attention in small class sizes to help students thrive academically and emotionally..
Is the Special Education Teacher position at KVC Health Systems remote?
The Special Education Teacher position at KVC Health Systems is based in Lebanon, Missouri, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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