2026-27 Special Education Teacher, Davidson Elementary

North Kansas City Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One-time $5000 critical needs bonus

Public School Retirement System benefits

Job summary

A local educational institution in Kansas City is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction and coordination of services for individual students with disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate and experience in developing Individual Education Programs (IEPs). The position offers a one-time critical needs bonus and requires collaboration with school staff to support students' educational needs.

Qualifications

• Certification in one or more special education areas such as Mild-moderate disabilities, hearing impaired, or visually impaired.
• Ability to comply with regulations and collaborate with school staff.
• Experience developing Individual Education Programs (IEPs).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs for students with disabilities.
• Provide specialized instruction in various classroom settings.
• Collaborate with educators and maintain student progress records.
• Collaborates with the school team on teaching strategies for students with disabilities.
• Maintains records of IEP goals, services, accommodations, and parent contacts.
• Participates in student eligibility evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Assists in developing annual budget requests for instructional materials.
• Initiates communication with parents of students with disabilities.
• Uses technology to implement instruction and manage documentation.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Complies with safety practices and district policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Missouri certification for Mild-moderate disabilities

Communication skills

Technology in teaching

Human relations

Education

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

Missouri certification - Hearing impaired / Visually impaired / Severe developmental disabilities

Job description

TEACHER – SPECIAL EDUCATION

North Kansas City will accept applications from retirees interested in applying for the open Special Education vacancies.

North Kansas City offers a one-time $5000 critical needs bonus after 90 days of completed employment for Special Education vacancies.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Missouri certification in one or a combination of the following areas: Mild-moderate disabilities (includes LD, BD/ED, MR, and OHI certifications), hearing impaired, visually impaired, or severe developmental disabilities.
2. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO

The Special Education Teacher functions under the direct supervision of the school site principal in collaboration with the Director of Pupil Services.

JOB GOAL

To provide specialized instruction and coordination of special education services for individual students with disabilities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serves as a case manager in the development and implementation of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
2. Provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities in both the regular education classroom and separate special education classes or settings.
3. Communicates with regular education teachers and principals regarding the educational needs and programs of students with disabilities.
4. Collaborates with the school team in implementing effective specialized teaching strategies for students with disabilities.
5. Maintains records regarding individual student progress toward IEP goals and objectives, services and accommodations provided, parent contacts, notices, and other documentation as required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) regulations, the Director of Pupil Services, or the school principal.
6. Participates in student eligibility evaluations and re-evaluations.
7. Participates in the development of an annual budget request for instructional materials needed to implement and support IEPs for students with disabilities.
8. Initiates communication with parents of students with disabilities on a regular basis.
9. Uses technology effectively to implement instruction and to manage documentation requirements.
10. Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
11. Complies with good safety practices.
12. Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
13. Other duties/responsibilities deemed necessary may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk, hear, and speak, and must have close, moderate, and distance vision ability. This individual must be able to travel between district facilities. The position requires a moderate amount of travel and physical activity.

CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is consistent with a typical office/school environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board of Education. Benefits according to Board policies.

FLSA

Exempt

RETIREMENT

Public School Retirement System (PSRS)

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

CLEARANCES

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance-Based Teacher Evaluation process.