Impactful Secondary Special Education Teacher (IEP Focus)

1120 - Success Academy - Anderson; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Secondary Special Education Teacher for the Anderson area in Kansas City, Missouri. The role reports to the Building Principal and supports students with disabilities under the Missouri State plan.

Responsibilities include evaluating pupils, developing objectives, coordinating IEPs, and collaborating with staff. Requires Missouri State Certification (K-12) in Special Education and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or preferred.
• Missouri State Teacher Certification in Special Education (K-12) required.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes referrals from appropriate sources
• Completes individual pupil evaluations in a timely manner
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines
• Prepares and schedules individual pupil staffing conferences according to timelines
• Utilizes differentiated instruction and the IEP guiding document for all instruction; initiates IEP conferences as appropriate
• Interprets pupils’ educational needs and progress to parents; maintains a log of parent contacts
• Identifies the specific learning needs of each pupil properly identified as disabled and maintains a record of the pupil’s instructional experience and progress
• Schedules pupils for instruction in cooperation with the principal and other members of the building staff
• Demonstrates skill in pupil assessment as basis for instructional programming
• Evaluates pupil progress and makes appropriate recommendations
• Acts as resource to building staff regarding disabilities methods and materials
• Keeps abreast of and complies with applicable statutes and regulations, including due process safeguards and the Missouri State plan
• Prepares and submits reports according to timelines outlined in the Missouri State plan; responds to requests for information as required
• Plans and utilizes instructional materials, procedures and equipment according to each pupil’s specific disability
• Coordinates all activities and procedures with the building principal and the regional Exceptional Education Coordinator
• Keeps accurate attendance records; maintains discipline in the classroom
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree

State Teaching Certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Missouri State Teacher Certification (K-12)

Job description

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Secondary Special Education Teacher for the Anderson area in Kansas City, Missouri. The role reports to the Building Principal and supports students with disabilities under the Missouri State plan.

Responsibilities include evaluating pupils, developing objectives, coordinating IEPs, and collaborating with staff. Requires Missouri State Certification (K-12) in Special Education and a bachelor’s degree.