Education Specialist (Special Education Teacher ONLY)

State of Missouri; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of Missouri, Division of Youth Services, seeks an Education Specialist to develop curriculum and lesson plans for youth in day treatment and residential programs. Requires mild/moderate Special Education certification and ability to obtain cert through Missouri DESE; teaches elementary to secondary subjects and related special education work.

Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, planning class work, collaborating with a teaching team, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or equivalent with valid Special Education teaching certificate.
• Alternative pathway: Bachelor's + ability to obtain appropriate Special Education teaching certificate.
• Master's degree in Special Education plus required teaching experience may satisfy advanced requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement group and individual education plans and plan class work.
• Collaborate with teaching team; develop and evaluate IEPs; confer with parents and/or students.
• Adhere to State and Federal testing guidelines and mandates.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain scholastic/attendance records.
• Administer and score pre/post tests.
• Provide Awareness Supervision to youth and ensure safety and conduct.
• Maintain security and participate in physical restraints during emergencies.
• Transport and escort youth in everyday and emergency situations.

Skills

Empathy

Clear communication

Professionalism

Teamwork

Respect

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Special Education teaching certificate

Master's degree in Special Education

Job description

Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!

The current rate for this position is $2,023.00 - $2,495.51 semi-monthly. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

This is entry-level to senior-level professional teaching position that requires a mild/moderate special education certificate, accountable for developing curriculum and lesson plans, and planning and implementing course content and methods to meet the needs of state facility clients in a facility of the Missouri Division of Youth Services. This position instructs youth in elementary or secondary school subjects, and related special education work.

The following tasks are the responsibility of the Education Specialist:

• Implement group and individual education plans. Plan class work and prepare learning materials.
• Function as part of a teaching team and assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating individual educational plans. Confer with parents and/or students.
• Adhere to State and Federal testing guidelines and mandates.
• Prepare reports regarding each client’s adjustment and progress. Maintain scholastic and attendance records.
• Administer and score pre/post tests.
• Provide Awareness Supervision to youth, with responsibility for their safety, personal conduct, care, education, and therapy.
• Maintain security, including intervention and/or participate fully in physical restraints of youth during emergencies or altercations to prevent escapes and gain physical control of youth.
• Dispense medications to youth.
• Role-model appropriate behaviors.
• Transport and escort youth in everyday and emergency situations.

Awareness Supervision is defined as the ability to see, be seen by, and to hear and be heard by youth at all times in order to be capable of swift, appropriate response.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in appropriate coursework or in the field of Special Education and a valid Special Education teaching certificate. OR A Bachelor’s degree and the ability to obtain an appropriate Special Education teaching certificate through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Applicants who do not possess a valid teaching certificate at the time of hire will be required to initiate the process of obtaining a substitute certificate within seven days of employment and an appropriate Missouri teaching certificate within ninety days of employment.

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university: and, Four or more years of post-baccalaureate special education teaching experience in a school accredited by a governing agency and possession of a valid special education teaching certificate. OR A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university; and, Two or more years of post-baccalaureate special education teaching experience in a school accredited by a governing agency and possession of a valid special education teaching certificate.

A governing agency is an entity such as the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or the North Central Association on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Special Requirement: Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Pursuant to State Law, this position requires accreditation, licensure, and/or professional or occupational license which is only available to holders of specific post-secondary degrees.

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. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.