Substitute Teacher - Dale M. Thompson/Trails West School

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 27,786 - 41,024; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Substitute Teacher for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled program. Salary ranges from $20.17 to $29.78 per hour, with opportunities to support students' IEPs and transition goals in diverse classrooms.

Responsibilities include designing individualized education programs, implementing behavioral and communication systems, maintaining a safe environment, and complying with program policies.

Qualifications

• Eligible to be issued Missouri Substitute Teacher's Certificate by documenting 60 semester hours.
• Missouri Teaching Certificate is required or eligible to obtain one.
• Professional license pursuant to state law may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized education programs for students with disabilities.
• Analyze learning styles and adapt teaching strategies to student needs.
• Choose age-appropriate activities and safe sites for teaching.
• Conduct IEP team and special education meetings.
• Coordinate behavioral support/intervention plans for challenging behaviors.
• Coordinate communication systems for students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and staff information.
• Maintain a safe classroom environment and follow program policies.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Education

Missouri Substitute Teacher Certificate

Missouri Teaching Certificate

60 semester hours

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]

Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action 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, 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.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.