Substitute Teacher - Greene Valley School

Substitute Teacher – Department of Elementary and Secondary Education – Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled

Salary: $20.17 - $29.78

• Design and implement individualized education program for students with disabilities using the MSSD curriculum, considering transition goals and learning environments.
• Analyze student learning style based on charted progress and adapt teaching strategies and activities to meet the student’s specific needs.
• Choose age‑appropriate, functional and safe activities, materials, equipment, and sites for teaching.
• Conduct IEP team and special education meetings.
• Coordinate behavioral support/intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors.
• Coordinate communication systems for students.
• Develop and follow an instructionally time‑efficient daily schedule for implementing 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 (e.g., toileting, diapering, feeding, handwashing, tooth brushing).
• Maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.

• Eligible to be issued and 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.
• Missouri Teaching Certificate.
• Position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.
• Other qualifications and experience which may meet the Commissioner of Education’s opinion 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. Total compensation surpasses the base salary through these benefits.

Equal Opportunity and Affidavit of Non‑Discrimination

The 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 in its programs and activities.

To Our Applicants with Disabilities

For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs.

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education cannot sponsor application for work visas.