Full Time Special Education Teacher

Description

The special education teacher/tutor evaluates a student's academic issues as they pertain to select school subjects and provides instruction to improve upon deficit areas. The special education teacher long-term substitute position provides direct or consult IEP minutes to students in accordance with their IEP goals and present level of performance. He/she may write and update the Individual Educational Plans and complete quarterly progress reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited school in a related field
• Missouri certification in special education
• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in special education and/or general education
• Experience working with grades K-5
• Experience in providing educational services to children and/or adolescents who have educational disabilities or learning difficulties
• Ability to use computer and web based programs consistently including Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, and Spedtrack

Requirements

• Must feel comfortable taking charge in new situations and working independently
• Must be able to respond to work requests very quickly via email or phone

Responsibilities

• To provide a professional assessment of each child's weaknesses and strengths as they relate to school subjects and/or educational diagnosis
• To provide direct and consult services to students in accordance with their IEP's
• As required, update students' IEPs including present level of performance, appropriate measurable goals, and progress towards goals
• To attend IEP meetings, staff meetings, and training as requested by the partner school
• To operate as an employee of the assigned school(s)
• To communicate with parents, staff, and other individuals involved with the students as deemed necessary
• To submit billing in a timely manner
• To perform any other duties as specified by the supervisor

Pay

$52,820.50 - $74,181.00