THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY
EDUCATION
“Making a Positive Difference Through Education and
Service”
Vacancy Title: Physical Education Teacher
Job Order Number: 37191
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.)
Bachelors Degree
Experience with
individuals with disabilities is preferred.
This is a school term
position that plans and implements adaptive physical education programs for
students assigned to the State Schools.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The incumbent must have the
ability to perform the essential functions below either with or without
reasonable accommodations.
Design and implement appropriate motor/leisure program
for students with severe 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 motor/leisure skill needs.
Choose age appropriate, functional, and safe
activities, materials and sites for teaching.
Follow behavioral support plans of individual
students.
Develop and follow an instructionally time efficient
daily schedule for implementation of the student’s motor/leisure programs.
Accommodate for each student’s individual
communication needs.
Follow student specific special health care procedures
as trained by the school nurse.
Maintain safe environment for students.
Accept supervision, cooperate with change and be
flexible.
Treat all persons with respect and maintain positive
interpersonal relationships.
Communicate effectively in both oral and written
forms, using correct grammar, punctuation, clarity and consistency of thought.
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.
Complete a professional development plan as required
for certification or new employee status.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
Maintain CPR certification at the level determined by
the American Heart Association or Red Cross as Basic Life Support for Health
Care Providers.
Participate in minimum of one staff development
activity per year to keep teaching kills updated and current.
Maintain a portfolio.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Itinerant travel may be assigned as needed.
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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