Special Education Teacher — Severe Disabilities

State-of-Missour; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education invites applications for a Teacher position with Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. The role centers on designing and implementing individualized education programs for students with disabilities, aligning IEP goals with transition plans and school/community environments.

The role requires Missouri Teaching Certificate or eligibility, with experience in disability support preferred.

Qualifications

• Missouri Teaching Certificate or eligible to attain temporary or provisional certification.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
• Analyze learning styles and adapt teaching strategies to student needs.
• Choose age-appropriate, safe activities and materials for teaching.
• Integrate related services into the instructional program.
• Conduct IEP team and special education meetings.
• Coordinate behavioral support/intervention plans for challenging behaviors.
• Coordinate communication systems for students.
• Develop time-efficient daily schedule for IEPs.
• Direct daily activities of teacher aides and volunteers.
• Follow student-specific health care procedures.
• Maintain a safe environment and confidentiality of student data.
• Complete required reports by deadlines.
• Carry out a professional development plan as required.
• Collect academic and IEP assessment data to improve outcomes.
• Assist with self-care tasks as needed.
• Maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.

Skills

IEP design

Behavioral support

Communication systems

Curriculum design

CPR/First Aid

Classroom management

Education

Missouri Teaching Certificate or eligible

Job description

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education invites applications for a Teacher position with Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. The role centers on designing and implementing individualized education programs for students with disabilities, aligning IEP goals with transition plans and school/community environments.

The role requires Missouri Teaching Certificate or eligibility, with experience in disability support preferred.