Special Education Substitute Teacher — IEP & Behavior Support

State-of-Missour

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 41,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Substitute Teacher for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. The role focuses on designing and implementing individualized education programs for students with disabilities, coordinating IEP teams, and ensuring safe, supportive classroom environments.

The position requires completing 60 semester hours or possessing a Missouri Teaching Certificate, with licensing per state law.

Qualifications

Minimum 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university.
Missouri Teaching Certificate.
The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.

Responsibilities

Design and implement appropriate individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities utilizing MSSD curriculum and considering transition goals, school, employment, community, and home learning environments.
Analyze students’ learning styles based on progress and adapt teaching strategies and activities to meet 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 IEP implementation.
Follow student-specific special health care procedures as specified.
Maintain a safe environment and confidentiality of student, parent, and staff information.
Maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.