MSSD - Teacher - Mississippi Valley School

About the role

The Teacher position within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled is responsible for designing and implementing appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities. Responsibilities also include analyzing student learning styles, integrating related services, conducting IEP team meetings, and coordinating behavioral support plans.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement appropriate IEPs for students with disabilities using MSSD curriculum and considering transition goals, school, employment, community, and home learning environments.
• Analyze student's learning style based on charted progress and adapt teaching strategies and activities to meet specific educational needs.
• Select age-appropriate, functional, and safe activities, materials, equipment, and sites for teaching.
• Integrate appropriate related services into students' daily instructional program.
• 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 a temporary or provisional certification.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• A professional license pursuant to state law is required.

Qualifications

• Professional license pursuant to state law.

Skills

• Ability to work with students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of MSSD curriculum and related services.
• Proficiency in adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Experience in conducting IEP team meetings and special education meetings.
• Ability to coordinate and implement behavioral support plans and communication systems.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to safety protocols.

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. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. For more details, visit the Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources available here.

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 not specified in the job posting.