Education Specialist (Special Education Teacher Only)

About the role

You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement group and individual education plans.
• Plan class work and prepare learning materials.
• Function as part of a teaching team and assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating individual educational plans.
• Confer with parents and/or students.
• Adhere to State and Federal testing guidelines and mandates.
• Prepare reports regarding each client’s adjustment and progress.
• Maintain scholastic and attendance records.
• Administer and score pre/post tests.
• Provide Awareness Supervision to youth, with responsibility for their safety, personal conduct, care, education, and therapy.
• Maintain security, including intervention and/or participate fully in physical restraints of youth during emergencies or altercations to prevent escapes and gain physical control of youth.
• Dispense medications to youth.
• Provide transportation and escort youth in everyday and emergency situations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in appropriate coursework or in the field of Special Education and a valid Special Education teaching certificate.
• Four or more years of post-baccalaureate special education teaching experience in a school accredited by a governing agency and possession of a valid special education teaching certificate.
• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university; and, two or more years of post-baccalaureate special education teaching experience in a school accredited by a governing agency and possession of a valid special education teaching certificate.
• A governing agency is an entity such as the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or the North Central Association on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in appropriate coursework or in the field of Special Education and a valid Special Education teaching certificate.
• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university; and, two or more years of post-baccalaureate special education teaching experience in a school accredited by a governing agency and possession of a valid special education teaching certificate.

Skills

• Empathy
• Nonjudgmental attitude
• Cooperation
• Encouragement
• Ability to communicate clearly, honestly and openly

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid holidays
• Cafeteria plans
• Retailer
• Retirement

Pay

The current rate for this position is $2,023.00 - $2,495.51 semi-monthly. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Schedule

This is entry-level to senior-level professional teaching position.

Skills

• Ability to obtain an appropriate Special Education teaching certificate through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Ability to initiate the process of obtaining a substitute certificate within seven days of employment and an appropriate Missouri teaching certificate within ninety days of employment.
• Ability to obtain a valid driver’s license.

Special Requirement

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Additional Information

• The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.
• Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.
• To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.
• This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.
• If you experience an accessibility issue while applying at mocareers.mo.gov, please contact courtney.a.hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416.
• If you have questions about this position, please contact: hrc@dss.mo.gov.