Adaptive Special Education Substitute Teacher with Benefits

State of Missouri; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a Substitute Teacher for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD). Design and implement IEPs, analyze learning styles, coordinate behavioral supports, and ensure safe, respectful learning environments in accordance with MSSD curriculum.

Requirements include 60 semester hours for a Substitute Teacher Certificate or a Missouri Teaching Certificate; CPR/First Aid certification; ability to work within the MSSD program.

Qualifications

• Eligible to be issued and receive a Missouri Substitute Teacher’s Certificate by documenting a minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Coordinating Board for High Education, or contained within the United States Department of Education directory of post-secondary institutions.
• The position requires a Missouri Teaching Certificate or professional licensure under state law.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement appropriate individualized education programs 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.
• Conduct 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.
• 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.
• Carry out daily self-care needs of students as needed (i.e., toileting, diapering, feeding, handwashing, toothbrushing, etc.).
• Must maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.

Education

60 semester hours certificate eligibility

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a Substitute Teacher for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD). Design and implement IEPs, analyze learning styles, coordinate behavioral supports, and ensure safe, respectful learning environments in accordance with MSSD curriculum.

Requirements include 60 semester hours for a Substitute Teacher Certificate or a Missouri Teaching Certificate; CPR/First Aid certification; ability to work within the MSSD program.