Elementary Compass (Low Incidence) Special Education Teacher (2026-2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full single health insurance paid

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a dedicated Elementary Compass (Low Incidence) Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must hold or be eligible for a valid Kansas teaching license with a Low Incidence endorsement. This role involves planning and guiding the learning process, creating an engaging classroom environment, and assessing student progress. A competitive salary of $50,750 is offered, along with full health insurance coverage. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a valid Kansas teaching license.
• Position requires K-6 Low Incidence Special Education endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that follows district guidelines.
• Create an appropriate classroom environment.
• Guide learning process toward mastery of curriculum goals.
• Assess students' accomplishments regularly.
• Maintain professional performance and competence.

Skills

K-6 Low Incidence Special Education endorsement

Effective communication

Classroom management

Education

Kansas teaching license

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

Elementary Compass (Low Incidence) Special Education Teacher (2026-2027)

Job Description

Piper USD 203 has an opening for the 2026-2027 school year for an Elementary Compass (Low Incidence)Special EducationTeacher. 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, interest 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.