Substitute Teacher - Crowley Ridge School

State of Missouri; Dexter (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Substitute Teacher for Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD). The role involves creating individualized education programs, adapting lessons for students with disabilities, and coordinating behavioral and communication supports.

Applicants must have 60 college hours for a substitute certificate or hold a Missouri Teaching Certificate, and maintain CPR/AED/First Aid certifications.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Missouri Substitute Teacher’s Certificate with 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university.
• Missouri Teaching Certificate.
• Professional license pursuant to state law must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized education programs for students with disabilities using MSSD curriculum.
• Analyze learning styles and adapt teaching strategies to meet student needs.
• Select age-appropriate activities and materials for teaching.
• Attend IEP team and special education meetings.
• Coordinate behavioral support plans for students with challenging behaviors.
• Coordinate communication systems for students.
• Develop time-efficient daily schedules for IEPs.
• Follow health care procedures as specified for each student.
• Maintain safe learning environments and confidentiality of information.
• Comply with MSSD policies and guidelines.
• Assist with daily self-care needs as required.
• Maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.

Skills

Classroom management

Effective communication

Education

60 semester hours

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Professional state license

Job description

Substitute Teacher, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled

Salary: $20.17 -$29.78

What You’ll Do

• 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.

All You Need For Success

• Eligible to be issued and subsequently receive a Missouri Substitute Teacher’s Certificate by documenting a minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Coordinating Board for High Education, or contained within the United States Department of Education directory of post-secondary institutions.

OR

• Missouri Teaching Certificate.
• The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.

(Other qualifications and experience which, in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education, meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the above.)

More Reasons To Love This Position

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.

If you have questions about this position please contact: [e-mail]

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].

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, 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 programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email [e-mail].

To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at [phone]. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service [phone].

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.

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