Overview:
Special Education Teacher - IEP Coordinator
Pay: $56,972.00
4 days on-site, 1 day remote
Lake Ozark, Missouri
Candidate must have and maintain Special Education teaching certification.
Calo Programs, a leading residential treatment center for 9- to 18-year-olds impacted by developmental trauma and attachment issues, is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Special Education Teacher / IEP coordinator to join our Lake Ozark, Missouri academic team. About 1/6 of our students have IEPs when they enroll with us, but most of them certainly could qualify for an IEP. Just about every student at some time here has trouble regulating their emotions enough to attend class or to stay in class. So most of our students could qualify for IEPs with an emotional disturbance. Through our relational based treatment model our students receive the attention to soothe the fears and anxieties adopted kids struggle with in a regular classroom. It is our goal to create life-long learners.
Responsibilities:
The IEP Coordinator/Teacher will:
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Function as the primary contact for IEP caseload
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Maintain appropriate communication with school districts
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Maintain accurate records of students' progress and development
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Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies, and school regulations
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Prepare required reports on students and activities
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Participate in treatment team meetings with academic team
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Work with students in small groups or on an individual basis to support IEP needs
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Create engaging and appropriate lesson plans
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Observe and evaluate to provide feedback
Qualifications:
Must be 21 years of age or older
Minimum of a bachelor's degree - master's preferred
Hold and maintain Special Education teaching certificate
Clear state and federal background check
Physical Requirements
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Sitting/standing – employee may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
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Walking – employee may be required to walk considerable distance during the workday
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Carrying – employee may be required to carry objects in his or her arms and must have full mobility of arms to perform Safe Crisis Management (SCM)
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Lifting – employee may be required to raise and lower students from one level to another during the shift and must be able to lift 45 lbs. to perform SCM
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Stooping and crouching – employee is required to bend forward at the waist and/or kneel to perform SCM
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Climbing stairs – employee must be able to climb stairs
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off, including seven (7) paid holidays
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Flexible shifts and work environment
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Free meals from our amazing kitchen
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Monthly access to an on-site doctor for physicals or treatment of acute issues
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401(k) retirement plan (after 60 days of employment) with a broad range of investment options and matching contributions
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CPR, Safe Crisis Management, and First Aid training and certification
Calo Programs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Calo Programs recruits a diverse staff to contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.