Teacher- Helen Davis
About the role
The successful candidate will design and implement appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities, analyze learning styles, and coordinate behavioral support and communication systems. They will also maintain a safe environment, collect data, and ensure confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement IEPs based on MSSD curriculum and transition goals.
- 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.
- Develop and implement behavioral support and intervention plans.
- Coordinate communication systems for students.
- Develop and follow a daily schedule for 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.
- Complete a professional development plan as required.
- Collect academic, instructional, and IEP assessment data to improve student learning.
- Carry out daily self-care needs of students as needed (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 for temporary or provisional certification. Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred. The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.
Qualifications and Experience
- Missouri Teaching Certificate or eligibility for temporary or provisional certification.
- Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
- A professional license pursuant to state law.
Skills
Must maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.
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.
Pay
$52,488 - $65,016
Schedule
N/A
Benefits
N/A
Notice
The State of Missouri 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. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966. Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this position, please contact: dese.mssdhr@dese.mo.gov