THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY
EDUCATION
“Making a Positive Difference Through Education and
Service”
Vacancy Title: Teacher
Job Order Number: 36061
City:
Section/Division:
Salary: $26,952 - $35,688
Deadline: Continuously Accepting
Applications
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS
(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 following.)
Missouri Teaching Certificate
in an area of special education.
Experience with individuals
with disabilities is preferred.
This is a school term
professional education position, which involves developing and directing the
special education program of pupils assigned to a classroom.
Instruction
Design and implement
appropriate individualized education program for students with disabilities
considering school, 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 student’s day-to-day instructional program.
Conduct parent conferences
and staffings.
Coordinate the design and
implementation of behavioral support plans for students with challenging
behaviors
Develop and follow an
instructionally time efficient daily schedule for implementation of students’
IEPs.
Direct daily activities of
teacher aide and classroom volunteers.
Follow student specific
special health care procedures as trained by the school nurse.
Maintain safe environment for
students
Carry out daily self-care
needs of students as needed. (i.e. diapering, feeding, hand washing, tooth
brushing, etc.)
Lift and move 50 pounds to
include assisting in changing positions of students.
Interpersonal Relationships
Accept supervision and
cooperate with change.
Treat all persons with
respect and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
Communicate effectively in
both written and oral forms, using correct grammar, punctuation, clarity, and
consistency of thought.
Professional Responsibilities
Maintain confidentiality of
parent, student, and staff personal identifiable information.
Follow policies and
guidelines of the State Schools program.
Accurately complete required
reports on or before established deadlines.
Be on time to work and
maintain a regular attendance record.
Maintain CPR certification at the level determined by the American
Heart Association or Red Cross as Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
Complete a professional
development plan as required by your certification or new employee status.
Participate in a minimum of
one staff development activity per year to keep teaching skills updated and
current.
Be flexible and cooperate
with change.
Maintain a portfolio
Perform other duties as
assigned.
Infrequent travel for
training and staff meetings. Reasonable
and necessary travel expenses will be reimbursed at approved rates.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Submit an application to:
Assistant Director for Area Operations
Area I Office
Telephone:
800-406-7499
OUR COMMITMENT TO
DIVERSITY
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/index.html
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Missouri service at 1-800-735-2966.
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