Special Non-Public Access Program

(SNAP) Teacher

REPORTS TO: Special Education Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: SNAP

POSITION OVERVIEW

Special School District (SSD) teachers are committed to providing an educational program that supports and empowers students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. As a SNAP teacher, you will help realize our mission by providing special education and/or related services to students attending a non-public school or homeschool program in St. Louis County. Through your engaging lessons, encouragement, and consistent nurturing of knowledge, you will be the key to each students’ success.

You should consider applying for this position if your values align with SSD's core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration and you believe every student deserves the resources and support required to help them learn. SSD staff are expected to understand and have a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and for that commitment to be evident in their work.

CLASSIFICATION

Non Exempt

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Meets and instructs assigned students in the locations and at the times designated
Implements SSD educational philosophy through use of evidence based instructional practices for planning, implementing and evaluating learning and goal attainment
Grows through professional learning in specialized instruction, special education process, and equity
Seeks opportunities to expand and develop as an educator, strives to maintain professional competence
Creates an environment that is appropriate to the individualized needs of the student and optimizes learning
Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students, families, and staff
Shows evidence of lesson planning and other written evidence of program preparation
Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of behavior
Administers, interprets, and records progress monitoring
Employs a variety of high leverage practices and instructional strategies for special education
Schedules services to meet students’ specific instructional needs
Orders and maintains materials necessary for instruction, and trains support staff in their use
Regularly evaluates the progress of students through data analysis, observations, and other data collection methods
May assist assigned students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, snack, clean up, and wash up, etc.
Utilizes learning aids, including multi-media and technology resources
Prepares for and facilitates Services Plan meetings

Collaboration

Within reason, when required or requested, makes self available to students and families outside the instructional day for education-related purposes
Meets with the educational team to discuss programs to be designed for children who will receive instruction and develops the special education program
Work with families of students receiving instruction to offer information, support, and ensure understanding of the services their student receives.
Collaborates with the educational team, including but not limited to families, administrators, teachers, counselors, support personnel and/or SSD staff
Provides continuous support and information to educational team members to better support students

Compliance

Completes Services Plans in a timely manner
Regularly assesses students’ progress and provides reports as required
Maintains complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
Assists the administration in implementing District rules and policies on student conduct, and maintains classroom management
Takes reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree with specialization in special education
Classroom experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Missouri Special Education Certification in appropriate area (Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical BD, LD, MR, SH, VI, HI, PI, Deaf/Blind, ECSE) required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one and before groups.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to collect and graph skill programming and behavior data, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to problem-solve and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and/or oral diagram form.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, stand, move and walk at a brisk pace, sit, and use hands and arms to handle, feel and reach. The position requires the ability to accompany students anywhere on school premises. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Additionally, the employee must be physically able to implement all Board of Education Policies andDistrict procedures. The employee must be physically able to react and intervene quickly during crisis situations, such as but not limited to the following circumstances: student elopement, physical altercations involving students, or any situation that requires physical intervention to maintain student safety.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description 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.

EEOC STATEMENT

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

SALARY

$42.00/hr.

EVALUATION

The employee will be evaluated periodically.

Board Approved Date: December, 2007

Revised: August 2013, August 2022

Job Requirements:
Citizenship, residency or work visa required