Special Education Teacher: Severe Disabilities & IEP Lead

State of Missouri; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 52,488 - 65,016; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave & holidays

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

State of Missouri, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, is seeking a Teacher for Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. The role centers on designing and implementing IEPs, adapting instruction to each student, and coordinating related services throughout the school day.

Applicants must hold a Missouri Teaching Certificate or be eligible for provisional certification; experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred, and a professional license is required by state

Qualifications

• Missouri Teaching Certificate or eligible for temporary or provisional certification.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Professional license pursuant to state law.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities using MSSD curriculum and considering transition goals.
• Analyze learning styles from progress data and adapt teaching strategies to meet needs.
• Choose age-appropriate, functional activities and safe materials for teaching.
• Integrate related services into the daily instructional program.
• Lead IEP team and special education meetings.
• Coordinate behavioral support/intervention plans for challenging behaviors.
• Coordinate communication systems for students.
• Develop a time-efficient daily schedule for IEP implementation.
• Direct daily activities of teacher aide(s) and classroom volunteers.
• Follow student-specific health procedures and maintain safety and confidentiality.

Job description

State of Missouri, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, is seeking a Teacher for Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. The role centers on designing and implementing IEPs, adapting instruction to each student, and coordinating related services throughout the school day.

Applicants must hold a Missouri Teaching Certificate or be eligible for provisional certification; experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred, and a professional license is required by state