THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND
SECONDARY EDUCATION
VACANCY NOTICE
Vacancy
Title: TEACHER (School-term positions available
Job
Order Number: 6254585
City:
Section/Division:
Salary:
$26,952 annually (base salary)
Posting
Period:
(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
below.)
Possession
of a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university
with specialization in Deaf Education.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS
Considerable knowledge of modern practices, techniques and
methods of teaching as this applies to the area of education for the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing.
Ability to use
constructive behavior management in a classroom.
Ability to assess needs
of students and develop program accordingly.
Ability to work
effectively with students and peers.
Ability to meet the
required American Sign Language competency level of Advanced within 3 years of
hire date.
Ability to communicate
effectively through writing, reading and/or speech and sign language.
Ability to make
accurate observations.
Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and parents.
(The incumbent must
have the ability to perform the essential functions below either with or
without reasonable accommodation.)
Teaches subject matter
appropriate to educational background and certification.
Develops, implements
and evaluates the individual educational plan for each student.
Plans and outline class
work within prescribed limits; assembles and prepares learning materials for
special study.
Keeps scholastic and
attendance records.
Gives individual
instruction and encouragement as needed.
May operate as part of
a teaching team.
May assist in teacher
training of peers and student teachers/interns.
Participates in
conferences/meetings with parents.
Confers with building
Supervisor and/or parents regarding students' needs, progress and/or abilities.
Performs related work
as assigned.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE
Applicants
must use one of the two options below when applying for a vacant position.
1.
Submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources,
2.
Call (573) 592-4000 or write to Human Resources at the address in #1 and ask
that a Department Application be mailed to your address.
3.
If it is a
professional vacancy and you are selected for an interview, you will be asked
to submit college transcripts. You may submit the transcripts with your
application if you choose. If applications are sent separately from your
application materials, please ensure that your college/university sends the transcript
in care of the Vacancy Number listed at the top of this Vacancy Notice.
(For a School Term
Position)
VACATION: Generally
accrue 10.08 hours per month for beginning employees.
SICK LEAVE: Generally
accrue 10.08 hours per month for beginning employees.
HOLIDAYS: 11 holidays per year.
RETIREMENT: Vested after five years of creditable
service. Totally funded by the state.
LIFE INSURANCE: One
times employees’ annual salary for life insurance coverage.
OPTIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE: Employee may purchase up to six times their annual salary. Children
and spouse coverage available.
HEALTH PLANS: Employer‑paid/subsidized
plans available the month after employment.
DENTAL/VISION PLANS:
Several plans are available. Employee may pay through payroll deduction.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
Up to six counseling visits per household member, per episode, per year.
TAX DEFERRED PLANS:
State contributes $25 to eligible employees after 12 continuous months of
employment.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Up to $3,000.00 a year.
The community has three
major state institutions -
The employment
population of
Because the Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education values diversity in the
workplace, people of all ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, and veterans are
encouraged to apply.
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.
To inquire about other
employment opportunities, please call the Human Resource Voicemail System at
(573) 751‑3815 or access our Web Page at:
http://dese.mo.gov/divadm/humanres/vacancies.html
TTY/TDD users: Please
access the DESE Job‑Line via the Relay Missouri service at 1‑800‑735‑2966.
If you know of someone
who would like to receive this information via the Internet or if you would
like to give us feedback, email us at humanres@dese.mo.gov