Center for Developmentally Disabled·Blue Springs, Missouri
The Special Education Teacher will develop programming, curriculum, and Individual Education Plan goals for students with special developmental and behavioral needs, emphasizing pre-readiness, self-help, and behavior management.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) is a private, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1972 serving adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities within the greater Kansas City, MO area. CDD provides residential care services, employment services, day habilitation to adults, and a private school for students who are referred through the Kansas City Missouri area. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Exempt
JOB
Qualifications
MINIMUM
Qualifications
Required:
EDUCATION: College degree Appropriate Missouri Certification in Special Education (SDD, EMH, BD/ED.
LD,
CC and/or
ECSE)
EXPERIENCE: 2 to 3 years teaching experience in special education, autism or behavior preferred
Material
AND
Equipment
USED: The material and equipment required to perform the essential function of this job include routine office equipment such as: telephone, fax, computer, and copy machine. The ability to receive and maintain certifications in Abuse & Neglect, First Aid/CPR, Mandt and Gentle Teaching.
WORKING
CONDITIONS: Works in a school for students with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges. Must meet the minimum physical requirements (ability to lift, push, pull 50+ lbs., sit, squat, kneel, reach and get up and down from the floor repeatedly) to complete assigned tasks. JOB DUTIES
Develop programming and teaching curriculum for age appropriate programs for children with special developmental and behavioral needs.
Provide creative non-fail, self-esteem building activities through all modalities, with emphasis in pre-readiness, self-help and behavior management.
Develop goals and objectives for Individual Education Plans for students. Provide data for evaluations and documentation reports as required for review and update progress report cards quarterly.
Develop lesson plans for efficient and effective teaching techniques, and substitute plans as needed. Follow behavior plans as stated in the IEP.
Communicate with parents in a positive manner both on the phone as needed and during IEP meetings.
Develop and implement daily class schedule cooperatively with other staff members.
Collect data on daily and periodic basis for probe data to determine success and benchmark outcomes, share data on a periodic basis with Team Leader and Program Coordinator to determine success and accountability of teaching methods, teaching techniques and skills.
Maintain room cleanliness, orderliness and storage of materials and equipment, keep classroom bulletin boards updated.
Provide leadership and direction for paraprofessional staff within your classroom and other classrooms as needed.
Contribute to annual staff evaluations as requested for paraprofessional staff under your supervision. Also, participate with administrator in annual personal evaluation.
Adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the staff handbook, policies & procedures manual and Code of Ethics.
Maintain required licensures and certifications.
Attend required training classes, staffings, in-services and meetings as requested.
Complete MAP-A, MAP and other state testing training as required. Implement testing for each student.
Participate in fundraising activities and public relations opportunities on behalf of Rainbow Center as able and appropriate.
Meet all deadlines set by the Program Coordinator and/or other supervisors.
Other duties as assigned.
Candidates must possess a college degree and appropriate Missouri Special Education Certification (SDD, EMH, BD/ED, LD, CC, and/or ECSE), along with 2 to 3 years of teaching experience in special education, autism, or behavior preferred.
Market context
In Missouri, teaching assistant roles often draw steady interest because schools and early childhood programs need candidates who can support classrooms for ages 0-5. These positions are competitive when applicants already have a CDA or early childhood college credits, plus CPR and First Aid certification and experience with young children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and recent child-care experience before applying.
