SPED Substitute Teacher: IEP & Behavior Support

State of Missouri; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, invites applications for Substitute Teacher with Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. The role involves designing and implementing IEPs, supporting students with disabilities, and ensuring safe, supportive learning environments.

Qualified candidates will hold a Missouri Teaching Certificate or be eligible for a Substitute Teacher Certificate after 60 college hours, and must maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Eligible to be issued Missouri Substitute Teacher’s Certificate with 60 credit hours.
• Missouri Teaching Certificate required by state law.
• CPR, AED and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement appropriate individualized education program for students with disabilities utilizing MSSD curriculum, and considering transition goals, school, employment, community, and home learning environments.
• Analyze student’s learning style based upon charted progress and adapt teaching strategies and activities to meet the student’s specific 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 implementation of students’ IEPs.
• Follow student specific special health care procedures as specified.
• Maintain a safe environment for students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and staff personally identifiable information.
• Follow policies and guidelines of the MSSD program.
• Carry out daily self-care needs of students as needed (i.e., toileting, diapering, feeding, handwashing, toothbrushing, etc.).
• Must maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.

Skills

CPR/First Aid Certification

Education

Missouri Substitute Teacher Certificate (eligible)

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

State of Missouri, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, invites applications for Substitute Teacher with Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. The role involves designing and implementing IEPs, supporting students with disabilities, and ensuring safe, supportive learning environments.

Qualified candidates will hold a Missouri Teaching Certificate or be eligible for a Substitute Teacher Certificate after 60 college hours, and must maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.