Special Education Teacher - Cross Cat Teacher

Nixa Public Schools; Nixa (MO); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nixa Public Schools in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher to develop and implement Individual Education Plans for students in grades K-6. You will provide direct instruction, assess progress, and collaborate with staff to tailor programs to each learner's needs.

The role requires strong behavior management, teamwork, and timely documentation, including MAP-A familiarity. You will participate in meetings, support paraprofessionals, and engage families in student progress

Qualifications

• Certification in K-8 Special Education, cross categorical.
• Knowledge of eligibility categories.
• Experience in classroom with high needs and life skills.
• Training in behavior management.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience preferred.
• Competent technical skills.
• Positive interpersonal relationships with staff, parents, and students.
• Knowledge of grade level and functional curriculum.
• Experience with MAP-A preferred.
• Willingness to be trained in seclusion, isolation, and restraint procedures.
• Willingness to support the District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Provide direct, specialized instruction for students Grades K-6.
• Perform student individualized assessment and interpretation.
• Life skills and academic instruction with strong behavior management.
• Attend/participate in meetings and staffings.
• Initiate and complete required paperwork within timelines.
• Collaborate with staff regarding student programming and services.
• Delegate and supervise paraprofessionals assigned within the classroom.
• Be a team player in a collaborative environment.
• Individualized and small group instruction and co-teaching.
• Data collection and strong behavior management.
• Attend/participate in parent meetings and after-school activities.
• Supervise and evaluate paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
• Know and support district policies.
• Administer MAP/EOC/MAP-A assessments.

Connaissances

Special Education

Behavior management

Data collection

Team collaboration

MAP-A knowledge

Formation

Certification in K-8 Special Education, cross categorical

Outils

MAP-A assessments

Description du poste

Primary Tasks & Major Activities

• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Provide direct, specialized instruction for students Grades K-6.
• Perform student individualized assessment and interpretation.
• Must be able to teach life skills, academic skills, and exhibit strong skills in behavior management.
• Attend/participate in appropriate and relevant meetings and staffings.
• Initiate and complete required paperwork within established timelines.
• Collaborate with appropriate staff/individuals regarding student programming and services.
• Delegate and supervise paraprofessional(s) assigned within the classroom.
• Must be a team player.
• Individualized and small group instruction and co-teaching in a team environment.
• Data collection and strong behavior management.
• Attend/participate in parent meetings and relevant after-school and/or evening activities.
• Supervise and evaluate paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
• Have knowledge of and support the building level and district policies.
• Administer MAP/EOC/MAP-A assessments.

Educational/Skills/Experience Required

• Certification in K-8 Special Education, cross categorical.
• Knowledge and expertise in working with the various eligibility categories.
• Prefer previous teaching experience in a classroom with student(s) with high needs and teaching life skills.
• Training in the area of behavior management is required.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience preferred.
• Competent technical skills.
• Regular attendance and positive interpersonal relationships with staff, parents, and students.
• Knowledge of appropriate grade level and functional curriculum associated with the position.
• Knowledge of requirements and previous experience with Missouri Assessment Program (MAP-A) is preferred.
• Willingness to be trained in appropriate use of seclusion, isolation, and restraint procedures.
• Willingness to understand and support the District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug test that are satisfactory to the Board of Education.

Nixa Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nixa Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.