Teacher - Skyview School

About the role

The Teacher position within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled is responsible for designing and implementing individualized education programs for students with disabilities. Responsibilities include analyzing student learning styles, integrating related services, conducting IEP meetings, and maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement appropriate individualized education programs for students with disabilities.
• Analyze student's learning style based on charted progress and adapt teaching strategies and activities.
• Select age-appropriate, functional, and safe activities, materials, equipment, and sites for teaching.
• Integrate appropriate related services into students' daily instructional program.
• Conduct Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and special education meetings.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of behavioral support/intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of communication systems for students.
• 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 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.).

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. The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.

Qualifications

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 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.

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 salary range listed above.

Schedule

No specific schedule is provided in the job posting.