Special Education Teacher

Behavioral Health Allies•Kansas City, MO

2h•Onsite

About The Position

BHA is looking for energetic, passionate, and motivated Special Education Teachers to provide care and support to our clients and their families in a school setting. This position is primarily responsible for creating and delivering academic instruction to students at Milestones Academy in their respective hall or classroom. We partner with many service providers and members of our client’s advocate team in order to provide the progress needed.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field
Missouri Teacher’s Certificate and Special Education Certificate required
Ability to work in a fast-paced high performing team environment under strict deadlines.
Advanced organizational, time management and project management skills.
Strong negotiating, listening and superior interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills including public speaking.
Self-motivated strategic thinker with strong analytic and financial skills.
Self-directed individual who leads a team to their full potential.
Highly collaborative with ability to influence others and build strong professional relationships.
Proficient in computer usage (Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Dynamics and PowerPoint).
Ability to regularly travel by air and automobile, including ability to drive when in the field.
Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and exercise independent/sound judgment

Responsibilities

Employ special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory, and perceptual, motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques.
Provide coaching and modeling on all academic programming.
Manage caseload of approximately 15 students including all steps of the IEP process.
Enforce all relevant policies and procedures for KCBH and Milestones Academy.
Ensures compliance with school district procedures, state, and federal laws in relation to Special Education and IEPs.
Complete and send quarterly progress reports to parents and school districts.
Develop curriculum and lesson plans for students.
Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
Assist in collection of data.
Develop, provide, and promote regular in-service training to the Milestones Academy team regarding special education procedures.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Serve as a role model to establish and foster a positive culture based on trust, respect, collaboration and integrity. Through personal example, establish the style and approach which will characterize the Company’s dealings with the marketplace.
Support, model and encourage a Culture of Compliance by adhering to, and fostering team members' adherence to, the Code of Business Ethics and Conduct and Compliance Program.
Manage and develop a team of employees in accordance with KCBHH’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and recommending candidates; training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; recommending rewards and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and building an effective team dynamic.
Actively participate in the national healthcare community; stay abreast of trends, competitors and legislation.
Serve as a credible and collaborative leader with both internal and external constituencies by understanding the healthcare landscape and responding quickly to needs.