Substitute Special Education Certified Teacher - Miriam Learning Center

Position: SPED teacher to substitute for absences. $42 hour, location to be within catholic, public, charter and private schools in St. Louis City and St. Louis County

Status: substitute for SPED teacher absences as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited school in a related field
• Must have a Missouri certification in Special Education
• Requires a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in Special Education and/or general education
• Experience in providing educational services to children and/or adolescents who have educational disabilities or learning difficulties.
• Ability to use computer and web based programs consistently including Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, and Spedtrack.

Reports to: SPED Supervisor

Pay: $42 per hour

The Special Education teacher/tutor evaluates a student's academic issues as they pertain to select school subjects and provides instruction to improve upon deficit areas. The Special Education teacher long-term substitute position provides direct or consult IEP minutes to students in accordance with their IEP goals and present level of performance. He/she may write and update the Individual Educational Plans and completes quarterly progress reports. Must feel comfortable taking charge in new situations and working independently. Must be able to respond to work requests very quickly via email or phone.

Responsibilities:

1. To provide a professional assessment of each child's weaknesses and strengths as they relate to school subjects and/or educational diagnosis.
2. For tutoring clients, assess both the child and family expectations of treatment, assist the family in reaching realistic goals for treatment and to help meet their goals.
3. For tutoring clients, provide appropriate treatment based upon a child's academic assessment and track progress towards the student's goals.
4. To maintain an online web based account for progress towards goals following each tutoring session.
5. If applicable, maintain contact with other professionals at Miriam Learning Center involved with the student to ensure coordinated treatment efforts.
6. For Special Education teacher subs in long-term positions, provide direct and consult services to students in accordance with their IEP's.
7. As required, update students' IEPs including present level of performance, appropriate measurable goals, and progress towards goals.
8. Attend IEP meetings, staff meetings, and trainings as requested by the partner school.
9. Operate as an employee of the assigned school(s).
10. Communicate with parents, staff, and other individuals involved with the students as deemed necessary.
11. Submit billing in a timely manner.
12. Any other duties as specified by the supervisor.

About Miriam Learning Center:

https://www.miriamstl.org/learning-center