Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher in Kansas City, Kansas. The role involves advocating for students with special needs and developing individualized learning programs.

Successful candidates will hold Kansas certification and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. The position is crucial for ensuring students transition successfully from school to community.

The job includes a full school-year schedule and participation in student evaluations and assessments.

Qualifications

• Certification appropriate for special education teaching in Kansas.
• Skills in communication and confidentiality.
• Ability to work with students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for the rights of students with special needs.
• Develop instructional programs based on I.E.P.s.
• Maintain communication with parents and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Organization

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Kansas certification appropriate for the position

Qualifications set by the Kansas City Board of Education

Job description

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Job Details

• Job ID: 5735186
• Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: May 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: EC Special Education Teacher

Location: TBD

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS includes Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, making it the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas. The student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian, and the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers.

Job Goal

To provide students with the ability to obtain knowledge, information, skills and a sense of self‑worth and dignity that will help them be successful as they transition from high school to the community.

Essential Functions

• Advocate for the rights of students with special needs.
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other service providers.
• Plan instructional programs for the classroom, including individual plans as outlined on students’ Individual Education Programs.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and the community.
• Establish I.E.P./annual review meetings, affording parents’ and students’ right to input and notifying all service providers per local guidelines.
• Serve as an active member on the I.E.P. team for students, served yet not on the caseload.
• Develop and maintain all I.E.P.’s in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Maintain close communication with mainstream teachers and other service providers, keeping them fully informed of student progress.
• Carry out other responsibilities assigned by the building administrator or special education administrator.
• Perform additional duties that serve as a positive role model for students in the classroom and outside of the classroom setting.
• Evaluate student performance by performing diagnostic testing necessary in preparing for annual reviews and eligibility staffings, as well as quarterly updates on the I.E.P.
• Monitor student progress in mainstreamed classes.
• Assist in establishing class schedules.
• Supervise, evaluate, and help train paraprofessionals as assigned.
• Request equipment and supplies as necessary to meet objectives outlined on individual students’ I.E.P.s.
• Demonstrate curriculum knowledge and teaching strategies.
• Implement behavioral intervention plans, as necessary.
• Perform additional duties that are necessary and appropriate as outlined in federal, state, local guidelines and students’ Individual Educational Program.
• Work a full duty day in the location or locations assigned by the supervisor.
• Have the physical and emotional ability to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast‑paced, highly intensive school environment.
• Maintain a neat and appropriate appearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Meet the employment qualifications set forth by the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education.
• Hold or be eligible for Kansas certification appropriate for the position.
• Be tolerant and understanding of students with special needs.
• Show initiative, creativity, self‑motivation, and good judgment.
• Demonstrate good judgment, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Respect confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professional judgment, oral and written communication.
• Be efficient and organized in paper management.

Communication

Maintain communication with teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action that meets the educational needs of students.

Provide health services, information, and counseling effectively and positively to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.

Complete accident/incident reports for students/staff.

Compile data for statistical purposes.

Maintain confidentiality regarding educational records.

Organization

Maintain a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation.

Maintain the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies.

Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.

Perform other related work as required.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike or wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture. While performing the duties of the job, the employee occasionally may visit a child’s home. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and a standard acceptable level for this environment. The employee is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output and well‑being.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.

Terms of Employment

186 Days.

Salary

Certified Salary Schedule. Salary schedules.

FLSA Status

Exempt.

Report To

Principal.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex/gender (including orientation, identity, or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.