2026-27 Special Education Teacher, Nashua Elementary

North Kansas City Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One-time $5,000 critical needs bonus

Job summary

North Kansas City Schools is seeking a Teacher – Special Education to provide specialized instruction and coordinate IEP services for students with disabilities. The role entails case management, collaboration with regular education staff, and monitoring progress in alignment with DESE requirements.

The position requires Missouri certification in appropriate special education areas, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, documentation, and effective use of technology in instruction.

Qualifications

• Missouri certification in Mild-Moderate disabilities (includes LD, BD/ED, MR and OHI).
• Alternative qualifications may be considered as deemed appropriate by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Serves as case manager for IEP development and implementation.
• Provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities in regular and SPED settings.
• Communicates with regular education teachers and principals about students' needs and programs.
• Collaborates with the school team on effective teaching strategies for students with disabilities.
• Maintains records of student progress toward IEP goals, services, and accommodations.
• Participates in student eligibility evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Participates in the development of annual budget requests for instructional materials.
• Initiates regular communication with parents of students with disabilities.
• Uses technology to implement instruction and manage documentation.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Complies with safety practices and district rules/policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the administration.

Education

Missouri special education certification (Mild-Moderate, LD/BD/ED/MR/OHI)

Job description

TEACHER – SPECIAL EDUCATION

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 both in the regular education classroom and in 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 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 provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation process.