Education Specialist (Teacher) Jobs

Why You'll Love This Position
Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!
What You'll Do

• Function as part of a teaching team and assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating individual educational plans. Confer with parents and/or students.
• Provide Awareness Supervision to youth, with responsibility for their safety, personal conduct, care, education, and therapy.
• Implement group and individual education plans. Plan class work and prepare learning materials.
• Role-model appropriate behaviors.
• Dispense medications to youth.
• Maintain security, including intervention and/or participate fully in physical restraints of youth during emergencies or altercations to prevent escapes and gain physical control of youth.
• Transport and escort youth in everyday and emergency situations.
• Prepare reports regarding each client’s adjustment and progress. Maintain scholastic and attendance records.
• Adhere to State and Federal testing guidelines and mandates.

Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in appropriate coursework or in the field of Education. OR a Bachelor’s degree and certification. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
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A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in Special Education: and, Four or more years of post-baccalaureate special education teaching experience in a school accredited by a governing agency (such as the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or the North Central Association on Accreditation and School Improvement). (Possession of a valid teaching certificate in special education issued from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will substitute for the specialized coursework.) OR A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in Special Education; and, Two or more years of post-baccalaureate special education teaching experience in a school accredited by a governing agency (such as the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or the North Central Association on Accreditation and School Improvement). OR A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education; and, Three or more years of post-baccalaureate special education teaching experience in a school accredited by a governing agency (such as the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or the North Central Association on Accreditation and School Improvement). (Possession of a valid teaching certificate in special education issued from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will substitute for the specialized coursework). OR a Bachelor’s degree and specialized certification. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid drivers license; Ability to obtain an appropriate Temporary Authorization Certificate (TAC) issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
If you experience an accessibility issue while applying at mocareers.mo.gov, please contact [email protected] or call 573-526-0416. If you have questions about this position please contact: [email protected] .
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.