Substitute Special Education Teacher

Description

Schedule: 8am-4pm | Monday - Friday | Year-Round Position with multiple extended weekends and school holidays off

POSITION SUMMARY

The Substitute Teacher provides instructional, behavioral, and classroom support across the Academy to ensure continuity of services during staff absences, shortages, or increased student needs. Serving as a flexible "float," this position delivers instruction, implements behavior support plans, supervises students, supports paraprofessionals, and maintains safe, structured learning environments for students with autism, developmental disabilities, and behavioral challenges.

Substitute Teachers uphold BHA's Core Values by providing compassionate, trauma-informed care while maintaining consistency, professionalism, and high-quality educational services.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must safely perform essential job functions, including maintaining continuous alertness, providing direct student supervision, transporting students when required, and administering medications as trained, with or without reasonable accommodation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required and must meet Missouri DESE Substitute Teacher certification requirements.
• Missouri Substitute Teacher Certificate required.
• Minimum two years of experience in education, behavioral health, or a related setting.
• Experience working with students with autism, developmental disabilities, or behavioral challenges preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to follow instructional plans, behavior intervention plans, and classroom routines with fidelity.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during behavioral crises.
• Knowledge of special education practices, data collection, and behavior management preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and educational data systems.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work across multiple classrooms and age groups.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide classroom coverage across the Academy while maintaining instructional continuity and student safety.
• Deliver teacher-prepared lessons and support academic, functional, vocational, and social-emotional learning.
• Implement behavior intervention plans, reinforcement systems, and classroom routines consistently.
• Supervise students and support paraprofessionals in maintaining a structured learning environment.
• Collect student data and complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Communicate relevant observations with teachers and clinical staff to support student progress.
• Assist with arrival/dismissal, meals, recess, transitions, community outings, and crisis response as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all BHA policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of Academy operations.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties may be modified at any time to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• OnDemand Pay (get your pay when you need it)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401K matching
• Additional $100 wellness benefit on top of your regular pay after 90 days!

Starting Pay: Our compensation is competitive within the market. The starting rate for this position begins at $55,723.20 annually with your final offer based on a combination of your education and relevant experience.