Teacher - Cedar Ridge School

About the role

The successful candidate will design and implement appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities, aligning with transition goals, and consider various learning environments. They will analyze student learning styles, adapt teaching strategies, and integrate related services into the daily instructional program. Additionally, they will conduct IEP team and special education meetings, coordinate behavioral support and communication systems, and ensure a safe and confidential environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement appropriate IEPs for students with disabilities.
• Analyze student learning styles and adapt teaching strategies.
• Select age-appropriate, functional, and safe activities, materials, and equipment.
• Integrate related services into the daily instructional program.
• Conduct IEP team and special education meetings.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of behavioral support and intervention plans.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of communication systems.
• 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.
• 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 (e.g., toileting, diapering, feeding, hand-washing, tooth-brushing, etc.).

Requirements

Must maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD. All You Need For Success: Missouri Teaching Certificate or eligibility to attain temporary or provisional certification. Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred. The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.

Qualifications and Experience

The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law. Other qualifications and experience which, in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education, meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the above.

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at dese.mssdhr@dese.mo.gov. If you have questions, please contact: dese.mssdhr@dese.mo.gov.