Substitute Teacher - Crowley Ridge School

Overview

Position: Substitute Teacher, Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled

Reports to: Building Administrator
Department: Elementary and Secondary Education

Classification: Part-time, Professional
Division: Special Education

Location: MSSD (Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled)

Pay Range: PT Job Group: 206

The candidate must have the ability to perform the essential functions below, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Design and implement appropriate individualized education programs for students with disabilities utilizing MSSD curriculum, and considering transition goals, school, employment, community, and home learning environments.
• Analyze student learning styles 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.
• Accept supervision, cooperate with change, and be flexible.
• Treat all persons with respect and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
• Communicate effectively in both written and oral forms, using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, clarity, and consistency of thought.
• 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.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, access information via the internet, and possess knowledge of assistive technology devices.
• Carry out daily self-care needs of students as needed (e.g., toileting, diapering, feeding, hand-washing, tooth brushing, etc.).
• Lift and move 50 pounds to assist in changing and repositioning of students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Infrequent travel for training and staff meetings is required. Reasonable and necessary travel expenses will be reimbursed at approved rates.
• Must maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.

• Education Required/Preferred:
  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 the United States Department of Education directory of post-secondary institutions. OR 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. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, a Total Compensation Calculator and related resources are available to prospective employees.

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

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: The 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 , via Missouri Relay System at , or via…