MU Healthcare is looking for a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team, where every day presents an opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of students with impaired learning abilities. As a key member of our mental health facility, you will embody the spirit of compassion and innovation, utilizing Missouri Special Education laws to tailor educational experiences to each student's unique needs. Your role goes beyond traditional teaching; it's about fostering a supportive environment where students thrive. We seek individuals with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with both students and multidisciplinary team members. If you're ready to inspire and empower students while collaborating with a dynamic team dedicated to excellence, we invite you to join us in shaping brighter futures, one student at a time.

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Shift: Monday-Friday 8-4:30

Department: MUPC Therapy

Salary Range: $16.68 per hour to $26.31 per hour (Pay based on experience)

ABOUT US

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Employee Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one.

• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays.

• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years.

• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%).

• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more.

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Essential Functions:

1. Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team members by participating in morning rounds and providing a daily summary of student observations.
2. Communicate effectively with the student's school, by requesting Individualized Education Plans, homework, discipline reports, transcripts, behavior plans, and aftercare as needed.
3. Demonstrate a repertoire of behavior management skills to assist patient participation in educational activities.
4. Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills that are respectful and collaborative.
5. Develop, implement, and evaluate individual student educational plans and needs through communication with the student.
6. May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Required Qualifications:

1. Special Education Teaching Certificate by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) board.

2. One (1) year of special education teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree

2. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.