Special Education Teacher (Elementary and Middle)

2026–2027 School Year

Join the North Side Community School Team

Are you a mission-driven educator who believes every child deserves an excellent education in a warm, caring, nurturing, and rigorous school environment? Do you believe every day should be a fresh start for a child? Does the idea of helping children grow, develop, and achieve success despite societal barriers excite you? If so, North Side Community School may be the perfect place for you.

Compensation

With a minimum starting salary of $54,000 for degreed and certified teachers, we offer a generous compensation package that includes an array of benefits, including assistance with advanced education.

Position Summary

North Side Community School is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. If you are a certified special education teacher with a passion for children of all ages, experience creating a positive and highly engaging classroom environment, and a talent for applying strong instructional and classroom management strategies, we want to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Individualized Learning

Assess & Plan

• Evaluate students' skills to design, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Adapt Instruction

• Tailor learning materials and use data from formal and informal assessments to meet individual academic and social needs.

Engaging Teaching

• Utilize creative and engaging activities, including arts and drama, to teach core skills and prepare students for grade transitions.

Classroom Culture & Behavior Management

Culture Building

• Foster a positive, structured, and respectful classroom environment centered on hard work, creativity, and collaboration.

Behavioral Support

• Develop positive behavior plans, monitor behavioral patterns, and implement interventions or crisis management strategies as needed.

Collaboration & Community

Holistic Teamwork

• Partner with support staff, including social workers and speech therapists, and coach fellow professionals to create comprehensive intervention plans.

Family Engagement

• Maintain open, proactive communication with parents regarding student progress and potential challenges.

School Stewardship

• Actively participate in school community events, professional development opportunities, and team meetings to uphold the school's mission.

Professionalism & Alignment

High Standards

• Maintain strong professionalism, meet all deadlines, and adapt to additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Mission-Driven

• Bring a deep passion for serving students in the North City community and a relentless drive to help them succeed.

Skills & Characteristics

• Flexible Instruction: Expertly deliver whole-group, small-group, and one-on-one instruction using diverse strategies tailored to unique learners.
• Data-Driven Planning: Analyze student data to develop both short-term and long-term differentiated lesson plans.
• Collaborative Mindset: Partner effectively within grade-level and school-wide teams and maintain regular, proactive communication with families.
• Classroom Management: Utilize a variety of management strategies to keep the classroom running smoothly while actively cultivating a growth mindset.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) Certification: Missouri State Certification – Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical Disabilities (K–12)

About North Side Community School

North Side Community School is a PreK–8 public charter school in the City of St. Louis, founded in 2009, with an enrollment of approximately 500 students. The most important word in our name is community. We are a community of small classrooms (15 to 18 students per class), amazing educators, and caring parents working every day to ensure our children succeed. North Side Community School operates across three campuses: an Early Childhood Center, an Elementary Campus, and a Middle School Campus. We are free (no tuition), public, and open to all. North Side consistently provides a high-quality education and is often ranked among the best public schools in the City of St. Louis and the State of Missouri. Most of our students live in some of the most challenging neighborhoods in St. Louis, and 100% of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Small class sizes, differentiated instruction, individualized attention, and AMAZING educators are the keys to our students' success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Side Community School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. North Side Community School does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Position Summary

North Side Community School is seeking passionate, certified full-time Classroom Teachers. We are looking for educators who excel at creating nurturing, high-engagement learning environments and who demonstrate strong instructional and classroom management skills.

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Compensation & Key Benefits

• Starting Salary: Minimum $52,000 for degreed and certified teachers

• Onboarding Bonus: $5,000 stipend awarded at the end of the first school year

• Tuition Support: $7,000 annual reimbursement for advanced education

• Classroom Environment: Small class sizes (15–18 students) with dedicated planning time

• Full Coverage Benefits: 100% paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance

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Essential Functions

• Culture: Build a warm, inclusive classroom where students feel safe to take academic risks

• Instruction: Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to diverse learning needs

• Management: Implement a positive behavior plan with clear routines that maximize instructional time

• Assessment: Use quantitative and qualitative data to guide instruction and monitor student progress

• Communication: Maintain strong, transparent relationships with parents regarding student growth

• Professionalism: Participate in professional development, team meetings, and school-wide stewardship

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Skills & Characteristics

• Adaptive Teaching: Uses diverse instructional strategies to meet the needs of varied learners

• Data-Driven: Applies student data to create short- and long-term differentiated plans

• Collaborative: Works effectively within grade-level and school-wide teams

• Growth Mindset: Models resilience and continuous improvement for students while pursuing ongoing professional development

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About North Side Community School

North Side Community School is a high-performing PreK–8th grade public charter school in St. Louis serving approximately 500 students across three campuses.

• Our Mission: To provide a rigorous, nurturing education that equips students to overcome societal barriers

• Our Community: 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch; we are committed to delivering one of the strongest public education experiences in Missouri

• Our Campus: A beautiful, secure 8-acre gated campus designed to provide a safe and focused learning environment

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Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.)

• Certification: Valid Missouri state teaching certificate (or eligibility to receive one)

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North Side Community School is an equal opportunity employer committed to equal treatment and non-discrimination for all applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, or other protected characteristics.

Summer Street Team Member

North Side Community School

Position Overview

The Summer Street Team Member represents North Side Community School (NSCS) at community events, pop-ups, and outreach opportunities throughout the summer. This role supports enrollment efforts by sharing information about the school, engaging with families, and strengthening community awareness of NSCS programs and mission. Street Team Members serve as positive, welcoming ambassadors of NSCS and play an important role in connecting prospective families with the school’s enrollment team.

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Key Responsibilities

• Attend community events, festivals, and outreach opportunities (including evenings and weekends)
• Share information about NSCS enrollment, programs, and school culture
• Engage with families and community members in a professional and welcoming manner
• Help connect interested families directly with the enrollment team
• Distribute school marketing and enrollment materials at assigned locations
• Represent NSCS positively at all times in the community
• Support outreach efforts aimed at increasing awareness and enrollment
• Assist with event setup, engagement, and breakdown as needed
• Follow guidance from the Street Team Coordinator and school leadership

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Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable speaking with families and community members
• Passion for education and community engagement
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Prior experience in outreach, customer service, or community engagement is a plus (not required)

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Additional Information

• This is a seasonal, part-time opportunity
• Flexible scheduling based on community event needs
• Paid opportunity (details provided during hiring process)
• Training will be provided Join our Summer Street Team! (2) (1)