2027-28 Elementary Special Education— Teacher, (Pool Hire)

North Kansas City Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

North Kansas City Schools is seeking an Elementary Special Education teacher for a pool hire for the 2027-28 school year. The position requires Missouri teaching certification in mild-moderate disabilities and will involve coordinating IEPs and delivering specialized instruction to students with disabilities.

The role reports to the school site principal in collaboration with the Director of Pupil Services.

Qualifications

• Missouri certification in one or a combination of Mild-moderate disabilities (LD, BD/ED, M, R, and OHI) certifications.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be accepted by the Board.
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate is required.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a case manager in the development and implementation of IEPs for students with disabilities.
• Provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities in regular and special education settings.
• Communicates with regular education teachers and principals about students' needs and programs.
• Collaborates with the school team to implement effective teaching strategies for students with disabilities.
• Maintains records on student progress toward IEP goals, services, accommodations, and communications as required.
• Participates in student eligibility evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Participates in developing annual budget requests for instructional materials to support IEPs.
• Initiates regular 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 all district rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Missouri certification in Mild-moderate disabilities

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

2027-28 Elementary Special Education— Teacher, (Pool Hire)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918263

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 9, 2027

Job Description

Pool Hiring begins on October 1st, 2026, for the 27-28 School Year.

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

TEACHER – SPECIAL EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Missouri certification in one or a combination of the following areas: Mild-moderate disabilities (includes LD, BD/ED, M, R, and OHI certifications) hearing impaired, visually impaired, or severely developmentally 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 for 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, notice, etc., 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 regular communication with parents of students with disabilities.
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 must regularly walk, hear, and speak, and 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: The performance ce of this job will be evaluated bthe y provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation,nwhich utilizesng the Performance-Based Teacher Evaluation process.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

• Special Education > Autism
• Special Education > Emotionally Disabled
• Special Education > General Special Education
• Special Education > Hard of Hearing
• Special Education > Learning Disabled
• Special Education > Mentally Disabled
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• Special Education > Multiple Disabilities
• Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities
• Special Education > Visually Impaired

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required