High School Special Education Teacher - USD 434

Three Lakes Educational Cooperative USD 620; Lyndon (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Kansas educational cooperative is seeking a full-time High School Special Education Teacher for the upcoming school year. Applicants should possess or be eligible for a Kansas teaching license in special education. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance and paid leave. The ideal candidate will have experience in special education and strong communication skills.

Benefits

90% Paid Single Health Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Discretionary Leave

Longevity Pay

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for a Kansas teaching license in special education.
• Willingness to work towards licensure through the waiver process is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach special education students in accordance with IEPs.
• Collaborate with related service staff for therapy integration.

Skills

Ability to obtain Kansas teaching license

Experience in special education

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Eligibility for provisional or alternative certification

Job description

High School Special Education Teacher - USD 434

Three Lakes Educational Cooperative is taking applications for a full-time Santa Fe Trail High School Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants must have, or be eligible for, a Kansas teaching license in special education. We would be willing to consider applicants who are eligible for a provisional license in special education or applicants who are willing to work towards licensure through the waiver process or alternative certification.

Benefits include:

• 90% Paid Single Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance Policy
• 6 Paid Sick Leave Days
• 6 Paid Discretionary Leave Days
• Longevity Pay
• Optional Section 125 Salary Reduction Plan
• Various 403 b options
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Salary is based upon qualifications and experience.

Employer Information

Three Lakes Educational Cooperative - Interlocal #620 provides comprehensive special education services to all eligible children ages 3 to 21 years of age in six school districts in Osage and Western Franklin Counties in Kansas. School districts served include: USD 287-West Franklin; USD 420-Osage City; USD 421-Lyndon; USD 434-Santa Fe Trail; USD 454-Burlingame; and USD 456-Marais des Cygnes Valley. We employ related service staff who provide physical, occupational, speech and language therapies, as well as, early childhood development services.

Three Lakes Educational Cooperative has a solid reputation for excellence in the field of special education. Each district we serve takes pride in meeting the needs of their students and we help them achieve that goal by providing the best special education teachers and related service staff. Our Cooperative serves rural communities where the people are friendly and they enjoy a relaxed life style. Our schools are in close proximity to US-75 Highway and Interstate Highways 35 and 70 which makes Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Kansas City, and Wichita within easy driving distance.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.