SPED Tutor

1 month ago

Florissant, United States Miriam Foundation Full time
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Position: SPED tutor for the 2024-2025 school year up to 29 hours at $43 per hour. Services will be provided in area libraries (O'Fallon, Lake St. Louis, and Wentzville).

Status: 14-29 hours per week, as needed, for EVENING OR DAYTIME HOURS with a minimum of two days available per week.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited school in a related field
  • Must have a Missouri certification in special education
  • Requires a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in special education and/or general education
  • Experience in providing educational services to children and/or adolescents who have educational disabilities or learning difficulties.
  • Ability to use computer and web based programs consistently including Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, and Spedtrack.

Reports to: SPED Supervisor

Pay: $43 per hour

The special education teacher/tutor evaluates a student's academic issues as they pertain to select school subjects and provides instruction to improve upon deficit areas. The special education teacher long-term substitute position provides direct or consult IEP minutes to students in accordance with their IEP goals and present level of performance. He/she may write and update the Individual Educational Plans and completes quarterly progress reports. Must feel comfortable taking charge in new situations and working independently. Must be able to respond to work requests very quickly via email or phone.

Responsibilities:

  1. To provide a professional assessment of each child's weaknesses and strengths as they relate to school subjects and/or educational diagnosis.
  2. For tutoring clients, assess both the child and family expectations of treatment, assist the family in reaching realistic goals for treatment and to help meet their goals.
  3. For tutoring clients, provide appropriate treatment based upon a child's academic assessment and track progress towards the student's goals.
  4. To maintain an online web based account for progress towards goals following each tutoring session.
  5. If applicable, maintain contact with other professionals at Miriam Learning Center involved with the student to ensure coordinated treatment efforts.
  6. For special education teacher subs in long-term positions, provide direct and consult services to students in accordance with their IEP's.
  7. As required, update students' IEPs including present level of performance, appropriate measurable goals, and progress towards goals.
  8. Attend IEP meetings, staff meetings, and trainings as requested by the partner school.
  9. Operate as an employee of the assigned school(s).
  10. Communicate with parents, staff, and other individuals involved with the students as deemed necessary.
  11. Submit billing in a timely manner.
  12. Any other duties as specified by the supervisor.

More about Miriam Learning Center:

Miriam Learning Center is a leading provider of special education services in the St. Louis area for students age 2 to 18, catering to students with diagnosed or undiagnosed diverse learning needs. Annually, we support nearly 1600 children, offering tailored services that enable students to realize their potential and thrive within their current school environments. Whether students require in-school assistance or after-school support, Miriam Learning Center strives to meet their individual needs.

Additionally, Miriam collaborates with over 100 local schools, providing them with access to our expert staff and resources. Through teacher training and consultation services, we help schools implement best practices when serving students with special needs, fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. Our special educational staffing division fills vacancies in schools; ensuring students receive vital interventions. Comprehensive evaluation services provide an economical solution to test IDEA eligible students or to obtain a medical diagnoses and recommendations.