Visual Impairment Special Education Teacher

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Teacher for the Missouri School for the Blind in St. Louis to provide quality educational services to students with visual impairments. This position is located at 3815 Magnolia Ave., St.

Louis, MO. Responsibilities include developing and evaluating individualized education plans (IEPs), planning lessons, tracking attendance, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Teach subject matter appropriate to educational background and certification.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the individual educational plan for each student.
• Plan and outline class work within prescribed limits; assemble and prepare learning materials for special study.
• Keep scholastic and attendance records.
• Give individual instruction and encouragement as needed.
• May operate as part of a teaching team.
• May assist in teacher training of student teachers.
• Participate in conferences/meetings with parents.
• Confer with Assistant Superintendent or School Supervisor and/or parents regarding students’ needs, progress and/or abilities.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance on-site and in the community.
• Provide consultation to parents regarding the educational, developmental, and transitional needs of their children.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the individual educational plan (IEP) for each student.
• Plan class work and prepare learning materials for specialized study.
• Keep scholastic and attendance records and monitor progress.
• Provide individual instruction and encouragement as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents regarding student needs.
• Confer with supervisory staff and parents about student progress and needs.

Skills

IEP development

Classroom instruction

Plan and prepare lessons

Student assessment

Parent conferences

Team teaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Missouri State teacher certificate or ability to obtain certificate

VI/special education certification preferred

Job description

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Teacher for the Missouri School for the Blind in St. Louis to provide quality educational services to students with visual impairments. This position is located at 3815 Magnolia Ave., St.

Louis, MO. Responsibilities include developing and evaluating individualized education plans (IEPs), planning lessons, tracking attendance, and maintaining records.