MSSD Special Education Teacher: IEP & Behavior Support

State of Missouri; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled seeks a Teacher to design and implement individualized education programs for students with disabilities, aligned with IEP goals and transitions. You will analyze learning styles and adapt instruction within a supportive classroom environment.

You will lead IEP meetings, coordinate related services, supervise aides, ensure safety and confidentiality, and maintain required certifications.

Qualifications

• Missouri Teaching Certificate or eligible for temporary or provisional certification.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Professional license required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities using MSSD curriculum and transition goals.
• Analyze learning styles from progress data and adapt teaching strategies to student needs.
• Select age-appropriate, safe activities, materials, and sites for teaching.
• Integrate related services into the daily instructional program.
• Lead IEP team and special education meetings.
• Coordinate behavioral support/intervention plan design and implementation.
• Coordinate communication systems for students.
• Develop a time-efficient daily schedule for IEP implementation.
• Direct daily activities of teacher aides and classroom volunteers.
• Follow student health care procedures as specified.
• Maintain a safe environment and confidentiality of information.
• Follow policies of the MSSD program.
• Complete required reports by deadlines and develop a professional development plan.
• Collect academic and IEP assessment data to improve learning.
• Support daily self-care needs of students (toileting, feeding, etc.).
• Maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.

Skills

Experience with individuals with

Education

Missouri Teaching Certificate or eligible to attain temporary or provisional certification

Job description

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled seeks a Teacher to design and implement individualized education programs for students with disabilities, aligned with IEP goals and transitions. You will analyze learning styles and adapt instruction within a supportive classroom environment.

You will lead IEP meetings, coordinate related services, supervise aides, ensure safety and confidentiality, and maintain required certifications.