Substitute Teacher - Briarwood School

$38,626 - $38,626/Yr

State of Missouri - Harrisonville, MO

Part-time - Entry Level

Harrisonville, MO

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Substitute Teacher at Briarwood School is responsible for developing and directing the special education program for students with disabilities. This part-time position requires the implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs) and adapting teaching strategies to meet the specific educational needs of students. The role involves coordinating with IEP teams, managing classroom activities, and ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement appropriate individualized education programs for students with disabilities.
• Analyze students' learning styles and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Choose age-appropriate and safe activities and materials for students.
• Integrate related services into daily instructional activities.
• Conduct IEP team meetings and coordinate special education services.
• Design and implement behavioral support plans for students with challenging behaviors.
• Develop communication systems for students as needed.
• Maintain an instructionally time-efficient daily schedule for IEP implementation.
• Direct daily activities of teacher aides and classroom assistants.
• Follow specific health care procedures for students as required.
• Maintain a safe environment for students.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Complete required reports accurately and on time.
• Collect assessment data to improve student performance.
• Assist with daily self-care needs of students, including toileting and feeding.
• Lift and move students as necessary for care and repositioning.

Requirements

• Eligible for a Missouri Substitute Teacher's Certificate with a minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited institution or possess a Missouri Teaching Certificate.
• Ability to maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of assistive technology devices.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $18.57
• Reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses for training and staff meetings.