Special Education Substitute Teacher – IEP & Behavior Support

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

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a Substitute Teacher for Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. Position involves designing IEP-based lessons, adapting to student needs, and coordinating behavior and communication supports in alignment with MSSD curricula.

The role requires a Missouri Substitute Teacher’s Certificate (60 semester hours) or Missouri Teaching Certificate, plus CPR/AED/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Eligible to be issued Missouri Substitute Teacher’s Certificate with 60 sem. hours.
• Missouri Teaching Certificate required.
• Professional license per state law accepted.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized education programs for students with disabilities using MSSD curriculum.
• Analyze learning styles and adapt teaching strategies to student needs.
• Choose age-appropriate, functional activities and sites for teaching.
• Conduct IEP and special education meetings.
• Coordinate behavioral support/intervention plan design and implementation.
• Coordinate communication systems for students.
• Develop an instructionally efficient daily schedule for IEPs.
• Follow student health care procedures as specified.
• Maintain a safe learning environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and staff information.
• Follow MSSD policies and guidelines.
• Assist with daily self-care needs of students (toileting, feeding, etc.).
• Maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified.

Education

60 semester hours from accredited college or university

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Professional license pursuant to state law

Tools

CPR AED First Aid certification

Job description

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a Substitute Teacher for Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. Position involves designing IEP-based lessons, adapting to student needs, and coordinating behavior and communication supports in alignment with MSSD curricula.

The role requires a Missouri Substitute Teacher’s Certificate (60 semester hours) or Missouri Teaching Certificate, plus CPR/AED/First Aid certification.