Teacher - Special Education (Licensed Required)

The Arc Of The Ozarks • Springfield, MO

38d

About The Position

We’re seeking a passionate and organized teacher to design and deliver individualized instructional programs that help students build language, academic, social, and vocational skills. In this role, you'll lead both group and one-on-one instruction, manage classroom behavior plans, guide teaching assistants, and track student progress daily. You’ll collaborate closely with BCBAs, administration, and families to ensure each student’s goals and curriculum are current and effective. Make a lasting impact by helping students grow and succeed every day!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Missouri Special Education Teaching Certificate (Provisional Certificate will be considered).
• Successfully complete a course in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.
• Successfully complete a course in First Aid.
• Successfully complete a 16 hours course in Medication Administration.
• Successfully complete a 10 course in MANDT System Workshop
• Successfully complete a course in OSHA regulations on Health and Safety.
• Successfully complete a 2 hours course in proper use of lifts, seat belts and tie downs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized academic and ABA-based lesson plans.
• Deliver 1:1 ABA therapy and ensure accurate data collection on all student programs.
• Supervise teaching assistants, ensuring adherence to procedures and paperwork completion.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• Assist students with daily self-help skills as needed.
• Participate in crisis situations when required.
• Maintain accurate records, progress reports, and IEP documentation.
• Communicate daily with parents/guardians and report updates to the Director.
• Model professional and appropriate behavior for teaching assistants.
• Escort students to classes and off-campus activities.
• Stay current on required training including CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Intervention.
• Follow all agency policies, procedures, and mandated reporting requirements.
• Remain punctual, dependable, and flexible in daily duties.
• Implement Academic Lesson Plans and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – based therapy programs along with the BCBA
• Develop lesson plans based on approved curriculum; turn in weekly lesson plans to the appropriate supervisor
• Adhere to the tenants of ABA
• Deliver 1:1 ABA – based therapy to students
• Take precise and accurate data on academic and ABA-based programs
• Complete all current programs during Discrete Trial Training or other approved ABA strategy
• Use current and best practice teaching strategies that align with the principles of ABA
• Supervise TAs working with students as well as their completion of paperwork and adherence to agency policies
• Participate as needed in crises
• Teach all assigned students regardless of their location
• Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating environment for all students
• Assist with daily self-help skills with students when necessary
• Interact with students whenever and however appropriate
• Participate during in-service days
• Maintain accurate records to provide information for daily communication, progress reports, IEPs, etc.
• Write progress reports, IEPs, etc.
• Monitor and maintain up-to-date professional development training
• Abide by all agency policies and procedures
• Discuss with teacher assistants daily procedures regarding schedules, morning news, correcting papers, etc.
• Be observant, report all unusual circumstances, incidences, or situations/accidents to Director
• Maintain daily communication with the students’ parents and/or guardians. Keep Director informed of daily communication in addition to other communication with parents and/or guardians.
• Model appropriate and expected behavior for teaching assistants.
• Escort children to class and off campus activities
• Report suspected abuse or neglect to the Director and appropriate authorities as a Mandated Reporter
• Accurately report and record observations.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Stand, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs, and pull and push items.
• Pass with satisfactory performance CPR, First Aid, Behavior Intervention training and ABA training.
• Maintain a record of punctuality and attendance.
• A licensed and insured driver, with ability to obtain a Missouri Class E driver license

Benefits

• Competitive salary and excellent working environment
• Eligibility for Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance after a 0-day waiting period
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• Option to enroll in our 403(b)-retirement plan immediately - with employer match up to 4% after a year of service
• Sick and vacation accrual as well as 7-paid holidays a year and a paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Discounts on your phone bill if you use Verizon or AT&T
• Discounted Fitness Center membership if you are Full-Time
• Use of a fleet vehicle or paid mileage for using your vehicle
• Opportunities for advancement
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Annual Wage Increase Potential
• Many more…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level