THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY
EDUCATION
“Making a Positive Difference Through Education and
Service”
Vacancy Title: Substitute Teacher
Job Order Number: 38202
City:
Section/Division:
Salary: $13.62/hour for occasional
service & $21.45/hour for long term services
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.)
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This position involves
developing and directing the special education program of pupils assigned to a
classroom. The incumbent must have the
ability to perform the essential functions below either with or without
reasonable accommodations.
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 and sites for teaching.
Integrate appropriate related services into student’s
day-to-day instructional program.
Conduct parent conferences and staffings.
Implementation of behavioral support plans for
students with challenging behaviors.
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.
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.
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.
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 II Office
1601 East Pythian
Telephone: 800-406-7499
E-mail address:
webreplyspesssh@dese.mo.gov
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
TTY/TDD users: Please access the DESE Job-Line via the Relay
Missouri service at 1-800-735-2966.
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