Teacher, Special Education, 2023-2024
Company: Saint Louis Public Schools
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
Position Title: TeacherPayroll/Personnel Type: 10 MonthJob #:
8096, 8184, 8188, 8246Reports to: Building PrincipalShift Length:
6.5 Hours a DayUnion Eligibility: Eligible
Position Summary:SLPS is seeking talented Educators with a broad
base of knowledge in curriculum and pedagogy. In this position,
Teachers are expected to plan, organize and deliver programs of
instruction that support the premise/core belief that all children
can learn and implement activities that promote the learning goals
and academic expectations. Our diverse student population deserves
and appreciates Teachers who are committed and who have a passion
for their work.
Essential Functions:
- Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aides
stressing laboratory learning methods
- Demonstrates mathematical concepts using representations such
as models, chalk board, overhead projector, and other standard or
teacher-prepared instructional aides
- Design learning activities that will connect the mathematics to
the students' physical world, to other content areas, and to prior
mathematics concepts
- Design learning activities that will allow students
opportunities to communicate mathematically, orally and written,
with others
- Creates and maintains an inviting, stimulating instructional
area with attractive student-centered bulletin board displays,
learning centers and projects consistent with the physical
limitations of teaching area
- Supports the program of study, using a variety of instructional
techniques, instructional media and technology
- Analyzes and uses appropriate data to guide instruction and
develop assessments
- Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of
preparation upon request of the principal
- Demonstrate an overall knowledge of one's discipline(s) that
allows him/her to teach to the student's ability levels and
learning styles
- Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by
law, district policies and administrative regulations
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
- Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom
behavior
- Communicate expectations, criteria for assessment, student
progress, and student strengths/weaknesses to parents and
students
- Assesses students' special needs and collaborates with school
services and community agencies to meet those needs
- Maintain confidentiality of information concerning students,
colleagues, and parents
- Modifies own professional development plan to improve
instructional performance and to promote student learning
- Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and ethics
- Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative
regulations and Board policies
- Perform other task as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Possess knowledge of district policies and mandates related to
parent involvement, discipline and student achievement
- Possess willingness to interact on a personal level with
parents
- Demonstrate organizational skills related to all Essential
Functions listed above
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to create an effective Parent
Resource Center
- Demonstrate patience and compassion with students, staff and
parents in a variety of settings
- Develop trusting relationships with parents, teachers and
students
- Work effectively on a team and with parents
- Work collaboratively with peers and others
- Possess knowledge of various cultures' values, behaviors,
beliefs and traditions
- Possess strong and effective written and oral communication and
presentation skills with all constituencies
- Passionate about improving public, urban education and driven
to make a difference
- Demonstrates initiative and problem solving capabilities
Experience:
- Working with culturally, diverse parents and families in an
urban educational setting
- Collaborating with community agencies
- Serving effectively in a collaborative team setting
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education (required)
- Master's Degree (preferred)
- Missouri Teaching Certification (required): Early Childhood
Special Education B-3/PK-3, Mild/Mod Cross Categorical K-12,
Learning Disabled K-12, Behavior Disorder K-12, Mental Handicap
K-12, Severely Developmentally Disabled K-12
Physical Requirements:
- Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
- Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally,
and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry,
push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human
body
- Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a
significant degree
Working Conditions and Environment:
- Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office
environment
- Very limited or no exposure to physical risk
Disclaimer:The information contained in this job description is for
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is
not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently
holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
If you are not currently fully certified, we would still love for
you to apply! However, we ask that you provide very specific
information and documentation so that we fully understand your
progress towards certification:
- If you have applied for DESE certification but are awaiting the
posting of your certificate: upload a copy/screenshot of your
application submission in DESE to your application in the
Attachments section
- If you are currently enrolled in a certification program, ask
your university/program supervisor to write a letter to us that
includes 1. what program you are enrolled in 2. how many
certification courses you have remaining 3. what certification
courses you have remaining 4. what exams you still need to take and
5. whether or not your university supervisor recommends you for a
provisional or temporary license.
Please note that if an offer is extended to you, the following
items will be required as part of your on-boarding:
- Background check
- TB test
- Official transcripts
- Social security card
Keywords: Saint Louis Public Schools, St. Louis , Teacher, Special Education, 2023-2024, Education / Teaching , Saint Louis, Missouri
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