Special Ed Substitute Teacher: IEP & Behavioral Support

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a Substitute Teacher for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. The role involves designing IEPs for students with disabilities, implementing individualized plans, and coordinating behavioral and communication supports within the MSSD program.

Applicants must be eligible for a Missouri Substitute Teacher Certificate (60 semester hours) or hold a Missouri Teaching Certificate, with appropriate professional licensure.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Missouri Substitute Teacher Certificate with minimum 60 semester hours of college coursework.
• Missouri Teaching Certificate or professional license required as per state law.
• Other qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the above at the discretion of the Commissioner of Education.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement appropriate individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities using the MSSD curriculum and considering transition goals, school, employment, community, and home learning environments.
• Analyze each student’s learning style from progress data and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Select age-appropriate, functional activities and materials and determine suitable sites for teaching.
• Conduct IEP team and special education meetings.
• Coordinate behavioral support/intervention plan design and implementation for students with challenging behaviors.
• Coordinate communication systems for students to support learning.
• Develop and follow a time-efficient daily schedule for IEP implementation.
• Follow student-specific health care procedures and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and staff information.
• Abide by program policies and guidelines and perform daily self-care tasks as needed.

Education

Missouri Substitute Teacher Certificate requirements

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Professional license as per state law

Job description

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a Substitute Teacher for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. The role involves designing IEPs for students with disabilities, implementing individualized plans, and coordinating behavioral and communication supports within the MSSD program.

Applicants must be eligible for a Missouri Substitute Teacher Certificate (60 semester hours) or hold a Missouri Teaching Certificate, with appropriate professional licensure.