Special Education Teacher - MSB

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Teacher for the Missouri School for the Blind in St. Louis to provide quality educational services to students with visual impairments. This position is located at 3815 Magnolia Ave., St.

Louis, MO. Responsibilities include developing and evaluating individualized education plans (IEPs), planning lessons, tracking attendance, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Teach subject matter appropriate to educational background and certification.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the individual educational plan for each student.
• Plan and outline class work within prescribed limits; assemble and prepare learning materials for special study.
• Keep scholastic and attendance records.
• Give individual instruction and encouragement as needed.
• May operate as part of a teaching team.
• May assist in teacher training of student teachers.
• Participate in conferences/meetings with parents.
• Confer with Assistant Superintendent or School Supervisor and/or parents regarding students’ needs, progress and/or abilities.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance on-site and in the community.
• Provide consultation to parents regarding the educational, developmental, and transitional needs of their children.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the individual educational plan (IEP) for each student.
• Plan class work and prepare learning materials for specialized study.
• Keep scholastic and attendance records and monitor progress.
• Provide individual instruction and encouragement as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents regarding student needs.
• Confer with supervisory staff and parents about student progress and needs.

Skills

IEP development

Classroom instruction

Plan and prepare lessons

Student assessment

Parent conferences

Team teaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Missouri State teacher certificate or ability to obtain certificate

VI/special education certification preferred

Job description

Teacher - Missouri School for the Blind

Job Location: This position is located at 3815 Magnolia Ave. St. Louis, MO

Why You’ll Love This Position

This is an opportunity to become part of a team of great teachers and staff working to provide quality educational services to students with visual impairments in Missouri.

Minimum Qualifications

• Teach subject matter appropriate to educational background and certification.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the individual educational plan for each student.
• Plan and outline class work within prescribed limits; assemble and prepare learning materials for special study.
• Keep scholastic and attendance records.
• Give individual instruction and encouragement as needed.
• May operate as part of a teaching team.
• May assist in teacher training of student teachers.
• Participate in conferences/meetings with parents.
• Confer with Assistant Superintendent or School Supervisor and/or parents regarding students’ needs, progress and/or abilities.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance on-site and in the community.
• Provide consultation to parents regarding the educational, developmental, and transitional needs of their children.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Missouri State teacher certificate or ability to meet requirements to obtain certificate
• VI/special education certification is preferred.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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Equal Opportunity and Aff…Employer

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at [phone], through Missouri Relay System at [phone], or via email at [e-mail].

Notice of Non‑Discrimination

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102‑0480; telephone number 573‑751‑9619 or TYY 800‑735‑2966.

To Our Applicants with Disabilities

For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751‑9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735‑2966.

Notice to Applicants

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.