Special Education Teacher - Autism Focus

Full Time
Kansas City, MO 64137
Posted
Job description

Description: **High levels of educational autonomy to practice your craft & make significant & meaningful impact on students' lives**Position Purpose:
This position is primarily responsible for creating and delivering academic instruction to students at Milestones Academy in their respective hall or classroom.
In addition to demonstrating the company’s Core Competencies applicable to all positions, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for the following Professional Skills Competencies:
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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (Other duties and projects will be assigned, as necessary.)
Position Responsibilities:
1. Employ special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory, and perceptual, motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
2. Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques.
3. Provide coaching and modeling on all academic programming.
4. Manage caseload of approximately 15 students including all steps of the IEP process.
5. Enforce all relevant policies and procedures for KCBH and Milestones Academy.
6. Ensures compliance with school district procedures, state, and federal laws in relation to Special Education and IEPs.
7. Complete and send quarterly progress reports to parents and school districts.
8. Develop curriculum and lesson plans for students.
9. Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
10. Assist in collection of data.
11. Attend meetings and training sessions related to special education as deemed appropriate by the Administrative of Clinical Director
12. Develop, provide, and promote regular in-service training to the Milestones Academy team regarding special education procedures.
13. Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Management/Leadership:
1. Serve as a role model to establish and foster a positive culture based on trust, respect, collaboration and integrity. Through personal example, establish the style and approach which will characterize the Company’s dealings with the marketplace.
2. Support, model and encourage a Culture of Compliance by adhering to, and fostering team members' adherence to, the Code of Business Ethics and Conduct and Compliance Program.
3. Manage and develop a team of employees in accordance with KCBHH’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and recommending candidates; training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; recommending rewards and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and building an effective team dynamic.
4. Actively participate in the national healthcare community; stay abreast of trends, competitors and legislation.
5. Serve as a credible and collaborative leader with both internal and external constituencies by understanding the healthcare landscape and responding quickly to needs.
Requirements:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education, experience, training and specific skills to fulfill the primary responsibilities and duties of the job):
Education and Experience:

  • Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field and Missouri Teacher’s Certificate required

Training and Specific Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced high performing team environment under strict deadlines.
  • Advanced organizational, time management and project management skills.
  • Strong negotiating, listening and superior interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills including public speaking.
  • Self-motivated strategic thinker with strong analytic and financial skills.
  • Self-directed individual who leads a team to their full potential.
  • Highly collaborative with ability to influence others and build strong professional relationships.
  • Proficient in computer usage (Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Dynamics and PowerPoint).
  • Ability to regularly travel by air and automobile, including ability to drive when in the field.

JOB CONTACTS (Include contacts inside and outside the organization that are required as a regular part of the job and for what purpose):

  • CEO, CFO and COO to provide input on strategic decisions for the Program and to report on program progress, problems and solutions.
  • All levels of the organization to guide, direct, provide feedback, and to gather and/or share information.
  • Clients to ensure high levels of satisfaction, and to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
  • National organizations, constituent organizations, potential customers to represent KCBHH, engage in discussion to further the business.

Equal Employment:
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.
ACCOUNTABILITY/IMPACT (Degree of answerability for actions, consequences of errors in judgment, and legal liabilities):
Errors in judgment or mistakes could cost the organization loss of revenue, loss of clients, and/or negatively impact KCBHH’s reputation.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Position operates independently on a day to day basis, with limited direction; confers with manager on major decisions relating to change in scope or contractual obligations of projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,250.00 - $67,450.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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