Youth Education Specialist – Curriculum & Therapy Support

State-of-Missour; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid holidays

Cafeteria plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

State-of-Missour Education Services seeks an Education Specialist to develop curriculum and lesson plans for youth in day treatment and residential programs. The role requires implementing IEPs, planning content, and teaching elementary to secondary subjects with special education expertise.

Candidates may hold a Bachelor's with teaching certification or pursue credentialing within defined timelines; a Master’s plus experience also qualifies.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education and a valid teaching certificate or the ability to obtain one.
• Fluency in securing appropriate teaching credentials within stated timelines.
• Four or more years of post-baccalaureate special education teaching experience for some paths or a Master’s degree with two+ years for others.
• Governing agency accreditation and licensure requirements are described.

Responsibilities

• Implement group and individual education plans; plan class work and prepare learning materials.
• Confer with parents and/or students; work as part of a teaching team.
• Adhere to state and federal testing guidelines and mandates.
• Prepare progress reports; maintain scholastic and attendance records.
• Administer and score pre/post tests.
• Provide Awareness Supervision to youth and ensure safety and conduct.
• Maintain security; assist in physical restraints during emergencies as needed.
• Dispense medications to youth.
• Transport and escort youth when required.

Skills

Empathy

Nonjudgmental attitude

Cooperation

Clear communication

Professionalism

Respectful demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Teaching certificate

Ability to obtain teaching certificate

Master's degree in Education or related field

Post-baccalaureate special education experience (4+ years)

Post-baccalaureate special education experience (2+ years) with Master's

Job description

State-of-Missour Education Services seeks an Education Specialist to develop curriculum and lesson plans for youth in day treatment and residential programs. The role requires implementing IEPs, planning content, and teaching elementary to secondary subjects with special education expertise.

Candidates may hold a Bachelor's with teaching certification or pursue credentialing within defined timelines; a Master’s plus experience also qualifies.