Substitute Teacher - Dawn School

Substitute Teacher - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled

Salary: $20.17 - $29.78

• 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.
• 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.
• Follow student specific special health care procedures as specified.
• Maintain a safe environment for students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and staff personally identifiable information.
• Follow policies and guidelines of the MSSD program.
• Carry out daily self‑care needs of students as needed (i.e., toileting, diapering, feeding, handwashing, tooth brushing, etc.).
• Must maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.

• 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.
• 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 leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. For more information, see the Total Compensation Calculator.

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

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. For special needs assistance, contact Human Resources at , or email dese.mssdhr.gov.