Teacher - Ozark Horizon School

State of Missouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,488 - 65,016; 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 Teacher for Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. The role focuses on designing and implementing individualized education programs for students with disabilities, leveraging MSSD curriculum and transition goals.

You will conduct IEP meetings, coordinate behavioral supports, and ensure a safe, confidential learning environment. The position requires Missouri teaching certification or eligibility for temporary/provisional

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized education programs (IEP) for students with disabilities using MSSD curriculum.
• Analyze students’ learning styles and adapt teaching strategies to meet educational needs.
• Select age-appropriate, functional activities and sites for teaching.
• Integrate related services into the daily instructional program.
• Conduct IEP team and special education meetings.
• Coordinate behavioral support and communication systems for students.
• Develop and follow a time-efficient daily schedule for IEP implementation.
• Supervise teacher aides and classroom volunteers.
• Follow student health care procedures and ensure safety and confidentiality.
• Complete required reports and professional development plans.
• Collect instructional and assessment data to improve student learning.
• Assist with daily self-care needs as required.

Skills

Teaching certificate

Experience with disabilities

Education

Provisional/temporary certification

Job description

Teacher, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled

Salary: $52,488 - $65,016

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years‑of‑service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed the salary range listed above.

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.
• Integrate appropriate related services into students’ day‑to‑day instructional program.
• 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.
• Direct daily activities of teacher aide(s) and classroom volunteers.
• 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.
• Accurately complete required reports on or before established deadlines.
• Complete a professional development plan as required.
• Collect academic, instructional, and IEP assessment data to improve student learning.
• Carry out daily self‑care needs of students as needed (i.e., toileting, diapering, feeding, hand‑washing, tooth‑brushing, etc.).
• Must maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.

All You Need For Success

• Missouri Teaching Certificate or eligible to attain temporary or provisional certification
• Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.

Benefits

This position offers a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

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 (573) 751‑9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735‑2966, 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.

To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751‑9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735‑2966.