2027-28 Special Education Teacher Middle School- (Pool Hire)

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

Job summary

North Kansas City Schools in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking a Full-Time Special Education Teacher for the middle school level for the 2027-28 year. This pool hire covers multiple openings district-wide.

The role includes IEP development, coordinated instruction, and regular collaboration with staff to support students with disabilities. The position requires Missouri certification in related disabilities and entails maintaining records, communicating with parents, and adhering to DESE

Qualifications

• Missouri certification in Mild-moderate disabilities or related areas.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be found appropriate and acceptable by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a case manager in development and implementation of IEPs for students with disabilities.
• Delivers specialized instruction to students with disabilities in regular education and in separate classes or 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 of student progress toward IEP goals, services, accommodations, and documentation as required by DESE and district.
• Participates in eligibility evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Helps develop annual budget requests for instructional materials supporting IEPs.
• Regularly communicates with parents of students with disabilities.
• Uses technology to implement instruction and manage documentation.

Skills

IEP development

Communication with staff

Documentation skills

Technology in instruction

Education

Missouri teaching certificate

Job description

2027-28 Special Education Teacher Middle School- (Pool Hire)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918270
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 9, 2027

Job Description

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

TEACHER – SPECIAL EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• 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:

• Serves as a case manager in the development and implementation of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
• Provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities both in the regular education classroom and in separate special education classes or settings.
• Communicates with regular education teachers and principals regarding the educational needs and programs of students with disabilities.
• Collaborates with the school team in implementing effective specialized teaching strategies for students with disabilities.
• 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.
• Participates in student eligibility evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Participates in the development of an annual budget request for instructional materials needed to implement and support IEPs for students with disabilities.
• Initiates communication with parents of students with disabilities on a regular basis.
• Uses technology effectively to implement instruction and to manage documentation requirements.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• 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:

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.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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