Anticipated Elementary Compass (Low Incidence) Special Education Teacher (2025-2026)

Piper USD 203; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,675 - 55,825; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full single health insurance paid

Job summary

A school district in Kansas is hiring for the position of Elementary Compass (Low Incidence) Special Education Teacher, anticipated to open in January 2026. Candidates should hold a valid Kansas teaching license and a K-6 Low Incidence Special Education endorsement. The role includes planning educational programs and assessing student progress, with a base salary of $50,750. Full single health insurance is included.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a valid Kansas teaching license with K-6 Low Incidence Special Education endorsement.
• Requires strong understanding of teaching methods and student assessment.

Responsibilities

• Teach, guide, and evaluate all assigned students.
• Plan a program of study that meets individual needs.
• Create a conducive and supportive classroom environment.
• Assess student accomplishments and provide regular progress reports.

Skills

Kansas teaching license

K-6 Low Incidence Special Education endorsement

Education

Valid Kansas teaching license

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

Piper USD 203 has an anticipated January 2026 opening for an Elementary Compass (Low Incidence) Special Education Teacher. The position will remain open until filled.

Interested applicants should complete the online application and include the following:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Three current references, including a current supervisor (or cooperating teacher for candidates currently completing student teaching)
• Copy of current license or transcripts

Qualifications: Applicants should hold or be eligible for a valid Kansas teaching license with applicable K-6 Low Incidence Special Education endorsement.

Base salary: $50,750 commensurate with experience and education based on the salary schedule in the Piper Teachers Association Negotiated Agreement. Full single health insurance paid.

Job Goal: To teach, guide, and evaluate all assigned students in a manner which will achieve the district’s educational goals.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting the district’s published objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required by policy and as requested by the administration.
• Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing students life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Maintains and strives to improve professional performance and competence.
• Attends staff meetings as required and serves on committees in accordance with the negotiated agreement.
• Observes all policies, rules, and regulations of the Board as stated in the policy handbook.
• Observes all rules and regulations of the building to which assigned.
• Performs other duties assigned by the administration.