MSSD Special Ed Teacher - Empower Disabled Students

State of Missouri; Union (MO); On-site; USD 52,488 - 65,016; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Teacher for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled to design and implement IEPs, analyze learning styles, and coordinate services and meetings. The role requires ensuring safety and confidentiality while delivering instruction aligned with the MSSD curriculum.

The position offers a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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 aide(s) 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.
• 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 (i.e., toileting, diapering, feeding, hand‑washing, tooth‑brushing, etc.).
• Must maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.

Skills

Teaching certificate

Professional license

Experience with disabilities

Job description

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Teacher for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled to design and implement IEPs, analyze learning styles, and coordinate services and meetings. The role requires ensuring safety and confidentiality while delivering instruction aligned with the MSSD curriculum.

The position offers a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.