THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

“Making a Positive Difference Through Education and Service”

 

VACANCY NOTICE

 

Vacancy Title:  Physical Education Teacher


Job Order Number:  37191

City:  1520 Thompson Blvd., Sedalia, MO 65301


Section/Division:  E. W. Thompson State School for Severely Handicapped


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

 

Missouri teaching certificate for physical educator

 

Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

 

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

 

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

E. W. Thompson State School

1520 Thompson Blvd.

Sedalia, MO 65301-2247

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.

OTHER DESE JOB OPPORTUNITIES


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

 

TTY/TDD users:  Please access the DESE Job-Line via the Relay Missouri service at 1-800-735-2966.

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