Substitute Teacher - Boonslick School

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled
Substitute Teacher
Hourly: $18.57
This position involves developing and directing the special education program of pupils as assigned to a classroom.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The candidate must have the ability to perform the essential functions below, either with or without reasonable accommodations.

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

Integrate appropriate related services into students' day-to-day instructional

Conduct IEP team and special education

Coordinate the design and implementation of behavioral support/intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors.

Coordinate the design and implementation of communication systems for

Develop and follow an instructionally time-efficient daily schedule for implementation of students' IEPs.

Direct daily activities of teacher aide(s) and classroom

Follow student specific special health care procedures as

Maintain a safe environment for

Accept supervision, cooperate with change, and be

Treat all persons with respect and maintain positive interpersonal

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

Follow policies and guidelines of the MSSD

Accurately complete required reports on or before established

Complete a professional development plan as

Collect academic, instructional, and IEP assessment data to improve student

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 (i.e., toileting, diapering, feeding, hand-washing, tooth-brushing, etc.).

Lift and move 50 pounds to include assisting in changing and re-positioning of

Perform other duties as

Infrequent travel for training and staff meetings is 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 High Education, or contained within 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.
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 hr@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.