Elementary Life Skills Teacher - IEP Focus

Wichita-Public-Schools; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita Public Schools in Kansas seeks an Academic Life Skills Teacher for the Elementary level for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher plans, leads, facilitates, and provides instruction in the least restrictive environment, following each student’s IEP to ensure curriculum-based instruction.

The role emphasizes communication with families and staff, data entry, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support student growth in academic, daily living, and social skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Kansas teaching license for Special Education (Functional Level) required.
• Master's Degree in Special Education or enrollment with plan of study and waiver obtained.

Responsibilities

• Plan according to state standards and student IEPs.
• Lead instruction aligned to IEPs for maximum learning.
• Communicate progress to parents and staff on goals and outcomes.
• Maintain student data and progress records in the system.
• Differentiate instruction based on each student’s needs and modalities.
• Participate in IEP meetings and MDT collaboration as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Decision making

Organizational skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Kansas Special Education license (Functional Level)

Master’s in Special Education or enrolled with plan of study and waiver

Job description

Wichita Public Schools in Kansas seeks an Academic Life Skills Teacher for the Elementary level for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher plans, leads, facilitates, and provides instruction in the least restrictive environment, following each student’s IEP to ensure curriculum-based instruction.

The role emphasizes communication with families and staff, data entry, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support student growth in academic, daily living, and social skills.