Teacher - Current River School
About the role
The successful candidate will design and implement appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities, focusing on transition goals, school, employment, community, and home 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 learning 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 (i.e., 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 eligible to attain 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. The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law. Other qualifications and experience 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.
Pay
The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed the salary range listed above.
Schedule
The schedule for this position is not specified.