High School Functional/Life Skills Special Education Teacher Job O'Fallon area,Missouri USA,Education / Teaching

High School Functional/Life Skills 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

Reports to: Building Principal

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.

Job Duties:

Provide specialized instruction for students grades 9-12/age 21
Design and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) focused on functional life skills, academics, social skills, communication, and vocational training for students with cognitive/neurodevelopmental disabilities. This includes practical daily living skills, household management, food preparation, and safety awareness
Develop community and school-based employment instruction opportunities for skill generalization
Conduct individualized student assessments and interpret results
Facilitate IEP meetings in order to develop appropriate goals and objectives
Collaborate with general educators, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and parents to coordinate comprehensive support
Implement effective behavior management strategies
Administer required MAP-A or EOC assessments per IEP designation
Assess student progress using appropriate functional assessment tools and data collection methods
Collect data daily/weekly with progress monitoring documentation every 3 weeks minimum
Complete all required paperwork and meetings within established timelines
Supervise and give guidance to all paraprofessional(s) assigned to your classroom or working with students on your caseload to implement instructional programs and provide student support
Create and maintain a structured, positive learning environment accommodating diverse needs
Maintain regular parent/guardian communication regarding progress and home strategies

Preferred Skills

Experience with community-based instruction preferred
Training in specialized methodologies relevant to the population
Knowledge of transition planning and vocational training approaches
Experience with data-based decision-making and progress monitoring
Familiarity with sensory integration techniques

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.

Directly responsible to the principal of his/her building

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supervise students in out-of-class activities as required

High School Functional​/Life Skills Special Education Teacher

High School Functional/Life Skills Special Education Teacher