Substitute Teacher - Dale M. Thompson/Trails West School

Job Description:

Substitute Teacher - Dale M. Thompson/Trails West School

Description

Position: Substitute Teacher, Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled

Reports to: Building Administrator Department: Elementary and Secondary Education

Classification: Part-time, Professional Division: Special Education

Location: MSSD Section: Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled

Pay Range: PT Job Group: 206

This position involves developing and directing the special education program of pupils as assigned to a

classroom.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The candidate must have the ability to perform the essential functions below, either with or without reasonable

accommodations.

1. Design and implement appropriate individualized education program for students with disabilities utilizing

MSSD curriculum, and considering transition goals, school, employment, community, and home learning

environments.

2. Analyze student’s learning style based upon charted progress and adapt teaching strategies and

activities to meet the student’s specific educational needs.

3. Choose age appropriate, functional and safe activities, materials, equipment and sites for teaching.

4. Integrate appropriate related services into students’ day-to-day instructional program.

5. Conduct IEP team and special education meetings.

6. Coordinate the design and implementation of behavioral support/intervention plans for students with

challenging behaviors.

7. Coordinate the design and implementation of communication systems for students.

8. Develop and follow an instructionally time-efficient daily schedule for implementation of

students’ IEPs.

9. Direct daily activities of teacher aide(s) and classroom volunteers.

10. Follow student specific special health care procedures as specified.

11. Maintain a safe environment for students.

12. Accept supervision, cooperate with change, and be flexible.

13. Treat all persons with respect and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.

14. Communicate effectively in both written and oral forms, using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation,

clarity, and consistency of thought.

15. Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and staff personally identifiable information.

16. Follow policies and guidelines of the MSSD program.

17. Accurately complete required reports on or before established deadlines.

18. Complete a professional development plan as required.

19. Collect academic, instructional, and IEP assessment data to improve student learning.

20. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, access information via the internet, and possess knowledge of

assistive technology devices.

21. Carry out daily self-care needs of students as needed (i.e., toileting, diapering, feeding, hand-washing, toothbrushing, etc.).

22. Lift and move 50 pounds to include assisting in changing and re-positioning of students.

23. Perform other duties as assigned.

24. Infrequent travel for training and staff meetings is required. Reasonable and necessary travel expenses will

be reimbursed at approved rates.

25. Must maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.

*EDUCATION REQUIRED/PREFERRED:

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.

OR

Missouri Teaching Certificate.

*The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.

(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 above.)

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .