Empowering SPED Teacher - IEP, Inclusion & Growth

MIDDLE SCHOOL; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Bilingual stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being and mental health benefits

Job summary

Guadalupe Centers Middle School in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse needs in a cooperative, standards-based setting.

You will collaborate with General Education staff, implement IEP/504 plans, and contribute to assessments, transition planning, and individualized instruction. Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus; relocation and tuition reimbursement are available.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain a calm and patient demeanor with all students.
• Thorough understanding of various special education needs and services.
• Thorough understanding of policies, laws, and guidelines related to special education including IDEA, IEPs, and 504.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and schedules individual pupil staffing conferences according to timelines; initiates IEP conferences as appropriate.
• Complete all necessary paperwork to follow the state and district compliance requirements.
• Prepares and submits reports according to timelines outlined in the Missouri State plan; responds to requests for information as required.
• Prepare Transition Plans for secondary students.
• Identifies the specific learning needs of each pupil properly identified as disabled and maintains a clear record of the pupil’s instructional experience and progress in the permanent Special Education file.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

IEP/504 knowledge

Bilingual capability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Missouri State Certification in Secondary Education

Job description

Guadalupe Centers Middle School in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse needs in a cooperative, standards-based setting.

You will collaborate with General Education staff, implement IEP/504 plans, and contribute to assessments, transition planning, and individualized instruction. Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus; relocation and tuition reimbursement are available.