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Job Number:  102218
District ID:  289
District:  Macon Co. R-I
Job Title:  Special Education Teacher
Job Vacancy Description:  Special Education (K-12)
Description:  The Macon R-1 School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 24/25 school year. QUALIFICATIONS ? Missouri Teaching Certification in Special Education ? Working to obtain teaching certification ? Knowledge of various instructional strategies ? Effective communication skills ? Positive interpersonal skills ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Be informed of the rules, policies, and regulations of the school and district and follow them as required. 2. Understand and apply the instructional process with teaching and learning. 3. Be willing to provide leadership, motivation, instruction, assessment, and instructional strategies necessary to meet the needs of all students. 4. Share expectations and student progress with parents throughout the year. 5. Work with general education teachers, parents, and staff in a professional and collaborative manner. 6. Support special education students by following Individualized Education Plans. 7. Provide classroom management to ensure a positive learning environment. 8. Provide a safe and orderly classroom environment. 9. Have good interpersonal skills to work with staff members, students, parents, and the community. 10. Pursue professional growth in appropriate areas. 11. Maintain appropriate student records. 12. Handle confidential information appropriately. 13. Maintain equipment and facilities in good condition. 14. Be punctual and responsible in attendance. 15. Demonstrate conduct representative of the school and establish and maintain a good relationship with the community. 16. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals as needed for the position. 17. Plans and administers first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) when needed for the purpose of providing appropriate care for assigned students. 18. Plans and implements behavior intervention plans for assigned students when needed to provide a safe and appropriate learning environment. 19. Participate in Evaluation and IEP processes by attending required meetings, collaborating with IEP/Eligibility team members, preparing IEP/Evaluation paperwork in accordance with IDEA, and delivering instruction to enable students to make progress toward IEP goals and continue participation in the general education curriculum. 20. Adhere to special education timelines in accordance with the department of education. 21. Perform any other duties as assigned by the principal or the Director of Special Education. Physical Requirements: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. ? The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. ? The employee may be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. ? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see. ? Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close and far range with or without vision correction. ? Specific hearing requirements include the ability to hear within normal limits with or without the use of hearing aids. ? Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding, fine motor tasks). ? The employee may be required to travel to and work at multiple agency locations if necessary. Transportation time may be spent commuting between sites and assisting with student supervision and participation in school events and activities. ? The employee may have to work with physically aggressive, disruptive students who may bite, kick, punch and/or throw objects. Work Environment ? The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. ? Inside classroom/school settings, outdoors in a variety of settings and weather conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. ? The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to high. ? Some students may display aggressive/assaultive behavior, including but not limited to biting, kicking, punching and/or throwing objects, utilize profanity, or attempt to destroy property. ? Some students will require assistance from the teacher for many or all personal care tasks.
Other Information:  Please submit an application through our district website at:

https://www.macon.k12.mo.us/Board_of_Education/employment
Number of Openings:  1
Last Revised/Posted:  4/12/2024
Status:  Active
Organization Website:  http://www.macon.k12.mo.us