Substitute Teacher - Bootheel School

Overview

Substitute Teacher, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education — Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. Salary: $20.17 - $29.78.

• Design and implement individualized education programs for students with disabilities using the MSSD curriculum, considering transition goals, school, employment, community, and home learning environments.
• Analyze each student’s learning style from charted progress and adapt teaching strategies and activities to meet 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 (e.g., toileting, diapering, feeding, handwashing, tooth brushing).
• Maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.

• 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 Higher Education, or contained within the United States Department of Education directory of post-secondary institutions.
• 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.)

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation includes more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact: dese.mssdhr.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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 . TTY: , or via email dhr.gov.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:
The Department does not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and accessibility may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator, 7th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, MO ;

telephone  or TTY ; fax ; email civil rights.gov.

To Our Applicants with Disabilities:
For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at . Reasonable accommodations will be provided. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service .

Notice to Applicants:
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The State of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.