Elementary Special Education Teacher

School of the Osage, in partnership with our students, families and community, will equip all learners to reach their maximum potential for a lifetime of success.

Type of Position

Category:                                          Certified

Degrees required or preferred:

A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Cross-Categorical Special Education.  A graduate degree and experience is preferred.  Valid Missouri Teacher Certification and/or appropriate Missouri Certification for academic field.

A valid Missouri teaching certificate and complete transcript(s) of college credit must be on file for each teacher before the beginning of each new school year. It is the duty of each teacher to possess a valid certificate that covers the academic year, (the teaching assignment/s and all other areas listed on the certificate). The teacher must assure that all professional development requirements and other DESE requirements are met to keep certification current.

Performance Expectations:   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1.       Directly responsible to the principal of his/her building

2.       Expected to develop lesson plans and instructional materials as part of a planned learning experience to motivate students

3.       Responsible for organizing his/her classroom in a manner to assure optimal teaching and learning

4.       Responsible for establishing all reasonable classroom rules and regulations for the conduct of the students

5.       Responsible for the discipline of students, but shall consult with the Principal, when needed

6.       Expected to manage instructional time effectively and maintain a high level of student time-on-task

7.       Expected to monitor student performance in a variety of ways: oral, written, and other forms of informal and formal assessments

8.       Expected to evaluate student academic growth, maintain accurate records, prepare progress and grade reports, and communicate frequently with    parents on individual student progress

9.       Maintain a school atmosphere in which character, self-reliance, responsible behavior, and a positive self-image are of prime importance

10.     Complete all reports as required, including student evaluation, inventories, orders, curriculum work, and lesson plans

11.     Attend faculty meetings, in-service meetings, team meetings, grade level/department meetings as required

12.     Supervise students in out-of-class activities as required

13.     Share in sponsorship of student activities and participate in faculty/community committees

14.     Supervise teaching assistants, paraprofessionals, student teachers, and volunteers when applicable

15.     Responsible for utilizing data and diagnostic information to develop and revise goals, objectives, and assessments to assure student needs are met at the appropriate level of difficulty

16.     To contact parents routinely to discuss student’s successes and areas of concern

17.     Expected to treat all students in a fair and equitable manner and interact effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community members

18.     Expected to pursue focused, job-embedded professional development activities; read professional journals; collaborate with peers; be involved in book study groups; and strive for continuous improvement

19.     To understand and abide by the policies, procedures, and regulations of the school district/building

20.     Develop and implement Individual Education Plan, (IEP)

21.     Other duties as assigned

PhysicalDemands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation

Salary:                                    Commensurate based on experience

Contract Type:                   9 months

Applicant must apply online at:  https://osage.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx

As a political subdivision, employer, recipient of federal funds, and educational institution, the Board of Education is prohibited from, and hereby declares a policy against engaging in unlawful discrimination, including harassment creating a hostile environment, on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities, and with regard to employment. The Board is an equal opportunity employer.