Special Education Substitute Teacher (IEP & Behavior Support)

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

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Substitute Teacher for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. The role involves designing and implementing IEPs with the MSSD curriculum and coordinating health care procedures.

The position requires Missouri substitute teaching cert or a Missouri teaching certificate, with a professional license per state law. Equal opportunity employer and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Design and implement individualized education program (IEP) for students with disabilities.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet educational needs based on progress.
• Coordinate functional and safe activities suitable for students.

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

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Substitute Teacher for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. The role involves designing and implementing IEPs with the MSSD curriculum and coordinating health care procedures.

The position requires Missouri substitute teaching cert or a Missouri teaching certificate, with a professional license per state law. Equal opportunity employer and comprehensive benefits are offered.