Teacher - Gateway/Hubert Wheeler School

Position: Teacher, Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled

Reports To: Building Administrator Department: Elementary and Secondary Education

Classification: School Term, 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 students 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.

• 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.

• 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, equipment and sites for teaching.
• Integrate appropriate related services into students’ day-to-day instructional program.
• Conduct IEP team and special education meetings.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of behavioral support/intervention plans for students with
  
  

challenging behaviors.

• Coordinate the design and implementation of communication systems for students.
• Develop and follow an instructionally time-efficient daily schedule for implementation of
  
  

students’ IEPs.

• Direct daily activities of teacher aide(s) and classroom volunteers.
• Follow student specific special health care procedures as specified.
• Maintain a 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 written and oral forms, using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, clarity,
  
  

and consistency of thought.

• Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and staff personally identifiable information.
• Follow policies and guidelines of the MSSD program.
• Accurately complete required reports on or before established deadlines.
• Complete a professional development plan as required.
• Collect academic, instructional, and IEP assessment data to improve student learning.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, access information via the internet, and possess knowledge of assistive
  
  

technology devices.

• Carry out daily self-care needs of students as needed (i.e., toileting, diapering, feeding, hand-washing, tooth-brushing, etc.).
• Lift and move 50 pounds to include assisting in changing and re-positioning of students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Infrequent travel for training and staff meetings is required. Reasonable and necessary travel expenses will be
  
  

reimbursed at approved rates.

• Must maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.
• EDUCATION REQUIRED:
  
  

Missouri Teaching Certificate or eligible to attain temporary or provisional certification

Experience With Individuals With Disabilities Is Preferred.

• 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 .

If you have questions about this position please contact: dese.mssdhr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at dese.mssdhr@dese.mo.gov .

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.

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. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.