Impactful Secondary Special Education Teacher

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance provided

KCPS Pension plan

Voluntary retirement savings plans

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools seeks a Secondary Special Education Teacher to deliver instructional programs for students with disabilities. The role emphasizes IEP-guided differentiation, parent communication, and coordination with building staff.

The successful candidate will hold a Missouri State Teacher Certification in Special Education (K‑12) and a Bachelor’s degree, with preferred credentials in elementary education and an additional subject-area certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required and Missouri State Teacher Certification in Special Education (K-12).
• Certification in elementary education and in at least one subject area preferred.
• Experience in regular education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes referrals from appropriate sources.
• Completes individual pupil evaluations in a timely manner.
• Prepares course objectives and outlines for study following state and district guidelines.
• Schedules and coordinates staffing conferences as required.
• Utilizes differentiated instruction and IEP guiding documents; initiates IEP conferences as appropriate.
• Interprets students’ needs and progress to parents; maintains a parent contact log.
• Maintains accurate pupil records for the Special Education file.
• Coordinates instructional activities with building principal and regional coordinator.

Skills

IEP Knowledge

Differentiated Instruction

Assessment Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Missouri Certification in Special Education K-12

Job description

Kansas City Public Schools seeks a Secondary Special Education Teacher to deliver instructional programs for students with disabilities. The role emphasizes IEP-guided differentiation, parent communication, and coordination with building staff.

The successful candidate will hold a Missouri State Teacher Certification in Special Education (K‑12) and a Bachelor’s degree, with preferred credentials in elementary education and an additional subject-area certification.