Substitute Teacher — Special Education & IEP Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Health insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a Substitute Teacher for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. You will design and implement individualized education programs, adapt teaching strategies to student needs, and coordinate behavioral support and communication systems.

The role requires a Missouri Substitute Teacher's Certificate (60 semester hours) or Missouri Teaching Certificate, plus a professional license where applicable.

Qualifications

• Missouri Substitute Teacher's Certificate requires documenting a minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university.
• Missouri Teaching Certificate is required for eligibility.
• Professional license pursuant to state law may be accepted in lieu of the above.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized education programs (IEP) for students with disabilities using the MSSD curriculum and considering transition goals across school, employment, community, and home learning environments.
• Analyze student learning style from progress data and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Select age-appropriate, functional activities and materials for teaching.
• Conduct IEP team and special education meetings.
• Coordinate behavioral support/intervention plans for challenging behaviors.
• Coordinate communication systems for students.
• Develop efficient daily schedules for IEP implementation.
• Follow student-specific health care procedures as specified.

Education

Missouri Substitute Teacher's Certificate (60 semester hours)

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a Substitute Teacher for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. You will design and implement individualized education programs, adapt teaching strategies to student needs, and coordinate behavioral support and communication systems.

The role requires a Missouri Substitute Teacher's Certificate (60 semester hours) or Missouri Teaching Certificate, plus a professional license where applicable.