2026-27 Special Education Teacher, Northview Elementary

North Kansas City Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One-time $5,000 critical needs bonus

Job summary

North Kansas City Schools seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction and coordinate IEP services for students with disabilities. The role involves case management, collaboration with school staff, and regular communication with parents to support student success.

The position requires Missouri teaching certification with experience in implementing DESE-aligned IEPs and adaptive instructional strategies within diverse classroom settings.

Qualifications

• Missouri certification in Mild-Moderate Disabilities or related areas.
• Alternative qualifications acceptable as determined by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Serve as case manager for IEP development and implementation.
• Provide specialized instruction for students with disabilities in various settings.
• Communicate educational needs to regular education teachers and principals.
• Collaborate with school team to implement effective teaching strategies.
• Maintain records of student progress, services, accommodations, and parent contacts.
• Participate in student eligibility evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Assist in budgeting for instructional materials to support IEPs.
• Initiate regular communication with parents of students with disabilities.
• Use technology to support instruction and manage documentation.
• Demonstrate strong human relations and communication skills; follow safety practices.
• Comply with district rules and policies; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

IEP Development

Case management

Communication with parents

Collaboration

Education

Missouri Teaching Certificate

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.