MSSD Teacher - Autumn Hill State School

About the role

The successful candidate will design and implement appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities, utilizing Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) curriculum and considering transition goals, school, employment, community, and home learning environments. They will analyze student learning styles based on charted progress and adapt teaching strategies and activities to meet specific educational needs. They will choose age-appropriate, functional, and safe activities, materials, equipment, and sites for teaching and integrate related services into students' daily instructional programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IEP team and special education meetings.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of behavioral support/intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of communication systems for students.
• Develop and follow an instructionally time-efficient daily schedule for implementation of students' IEPs.
• Direct daily activities of teacher aides and classroom volunteers.
• Follow student-specific special health care procedures as specified.
• Maintain a safe environment for students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and staff personally identifiable information.
• Follow policies and guidelines of the MSSD program.
• Accurately complete required reports on or before established deadlines.
• Collect academic, instructional, and IEP assessment data to improve student learning.
• Carry out daily self-care needs of students as needed (i.e., toileting, diapering, feeding, hand-washing, tooth-brushing, etc.).

Requirements

• Missouri Teaching Certificate or eligibility to obtain temporary or provisional certification.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• A professional license pursuant to state law is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• A professional license pursuant to state law is required.

Skills

• Ability to design and implement appropriate IEPs.
• Knowledge of related services integration.
• Proficiency in analyzing student learning styles.
• Ability to coordinate behavioral support and communication systems.
• Experience with students with challenging behaviors.
• Ability to maintain a safe and confidential environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to carry out daily self-care needs.

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package including a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. The total compensation is more than the dollars received in the paycheck. For more details, visit the Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources provided by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $52,488 - $65,016. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed this range.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and will be determined based on the needs of the students and the department.