Academic Teacher – DYS – Watkins Mill Park Camp – Lawson, MO

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

ACADEMIC TEACHER I/II/III or SPECIAL EDUCATION I/II/III

Division of Youth Services, Watkins Mill Park Camp, Clay County

Annual Salary Range $ 34,126.08 – $ 46,170.96

Posted April 2, 2020

This is entry-level to senior-level professional work in the instruction of pupils of normal or impaired learning ability in a facility of the Missouri Division of Youth Services located in Lawson, Missouri. This position instructs juvenile offenders in elementary or secondary school subjects, and related special education work. The following tasks are the responsibility of the Academic Teacher/Special Education Teacher:

• Implement group and individual education plans. Plan class work and prepare learning materials.
• Function as part of a teaching team and assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating individual educational plans. Confer with parents and/or students.
• Administer and score pre/post-tests.
• Prepare reports regarding each client’s adjustment and progress. Maintain scholastic and attendance records.
• Provide Awareness Supervision to youth, with responsibility for their safety, personal conduct, care, education, and therapy. Awareness Supervision is defined as the ability to see, be seen by, and to hear and be heard by youth at all times in order to be capable of swift, appropriate response.
• 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.
• Dispense medications to youth.
• Role-model appropriate behaviors.
• Transport and escort youth in everyday and emergency situations.

Qualifications:

ACADEMIC TEACHER I: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in appropriate coursework or in the field of Education. Ability to obtain (at the time of employment or no later than nine (9) months from date of hire) an appropriate Temporary Authorization Certificate (TAC) issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER III: 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).

Accepting applications from all qualified applicants. If interested in applying for this position, please apply online at https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/mo/mocareers/index.html by April 16, 2020.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $34,126.08 to $46,170.96 /year

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

License:

• Teaching Certificate (Required)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Day shift
• Overtime
• 8 hour shift