Special Education Teacher Discovery Schools - Desoto
About The Position
Discovery Schools is an Approved Private Agency specializing in serving students with social, emotional, and behavioral issues. The program will be located in the Desoto School District. The Special Education Teacher designs instruction to help students access state learning standards and meet their IEP, Behavior Intervention Plan, and transition goals. The role also includes managing the classroom and supporting adults, monitoring related services, maintaining student progress records, communicating with parents, and preparing documents for IEP meetings. Starting pay is $42,000–$48,000, with bonuses. Assistance is provided to obtain teaching certification in Missouri.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Teaching certification preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching certification.
Responsibilities
- Design instructional opportunities that enable students to access state learning standards and achieve IEP, Behavior Intervention Plan, and transition goals.
- Manage the classroom environment and the adults assigned to support classroom needs.
- Lead or assist the team supporting a student in crisis by implementing Safe Crisis Management and other crisis-management techniques.
- Monitor students receiving related services, such as speech, occupational therapy, and counseling, on a weekly basis.
- Accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience, and dedication, and respond calmly and effectively in high-emotion situations.
- Maintain ongoing progress records for assigned students and communicate regularly with parents.
- Prepare for IEP meetings by submitting drafted documents according to the supervisor's timeline.
Benefits
- Bonuses
- Assistance provided to obtain teaching certification in the State of Missouri.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
