Job Description:
Teacher - Skyview School
Description
Teacher, Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationMissouri Schools for the Severely DisabledSalary: $52,488
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 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.
(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.)
More reasons to love this position: The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
If you have questions about this position please contact: dese.mssdhr@dese.mo.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 (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at
dese.mssdhr@dese.mo.gov .
Notice of Non-Discrimination: 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. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7 th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov .
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.
Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary:
$48,312.00 per Year