Teacher - H. Kenneth Kirchner

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 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.
• Choose 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.
• Career 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 eligible to attain temporary or provisional certification. Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred. The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.

Qualifications

Must maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.

Skills

Knowledge of MSSD curriculum, ability to adapt teaching strategies, and proficiency in related services integration.

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. For more details, visit the Total Compensation Calculator.

Pay

$52,488 - $65,016 per year. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed the salary range listed above.

Schedule

N/A