Special Education Substitute Teacher: Empower Students

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

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education invites applications for a Substitute Teacher in the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled program. You will design and implement individualized education programs for students with disabilities using the MSSD curriculum, considering transition goals, school, employment, community and home learning environments.

You will analyze learning styles, adapt teaching strategies, coordinate IEP team meetings, and develop behavioral

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing IEPs for students with disabilities.
• Experience analyzing learning styles and adapting teaching strategies.
• Familiarity with MSSD curriculum and transition planning.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized education programs 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.

Skills

IEP design

Behavioral support planning

Student assessment

Classroom management

Communication with families

Education

Missouri Substitute Teacher Certificate

60 semester hours

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education invites applications for a Substitute Teacher in the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled program. You will design and implement individualized education programs for students with disabilities using the MSSD curriculum, considering transition goals, school, employment, community and home learning environments.

You will analyze learning styles, adapt teaching strategies, coordinate IEP team meetings, and develop behavioral