Teacher - EW Thompson

About the role

The successful candidate will design and implement appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities, integrating transition goals, school, employment, community, and home learning environments. They will analyze student learning styles, adapt teaching strategies, and coordinate the design and implementation of behavioral support and communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement appropriate individualized education program for students with disabilities utilizing MSSD curriculum, and considering transition goals, school, employment, community, and home learning environments.
• Analyze student’s learning style based upon charted progress and adapt teaching strategies and activities to meet the student’s specific educational needs.
• Select age-appropriate, functional, and safe activities, materials, equipment, and sites for teaching.
• Integrate appropriate related services into students' day-to-day instructional program.
• Conduct IEP team and special education meetings.
• Cook up behavioral support/intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors.
• Cook up communication systems for students.
• Develop and follow an instructionally time-efficient daily schedule for implementation of students’ IEPs.
• Direct daily activities of teacher aide(s) 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.).
• Maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.

Requirements

Missouri Teaching Certificate or eligibility to attain temporary or provisional certification is required. Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred. The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.

Qualifications and Experience

In addition to the above requirements, the position also 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 that includes 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. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs.