Special Ed Substitute Teacher — IEP & Behavior Support

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 2,779,000 - 4,102,000; Part time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Substitute Teacher for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. The role requires designing individualized education programs for students with disabilities and supervising IEP meetings.

Applicants should hold or be eligible for a Missouri Substitute Teacher’s Certificate (60 college hours) or a Missouri Teaching Certificate, with a state licensure requirement.

Qualifications

• Eligible to be issued and subsequently 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.
• Missouri Teaching Certificate.
• 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.

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.
• 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

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Substitute Teacher for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. The role requires designing individualized education programs for students with disabilities and supervising IEP meetings.

Applicants should hold or be eligible for a Missouri Substitute Teacher’s Certificate (60 college hours) or a Missouri Teaching Certificate, with a state licensure requirement.