Impactful Special Education Resource Teacher (MS/HS)

South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative seeks a dedicated Middle/High School Special Education Teacher to plan, deliver, and evaluate individualized services for students in self-contained and integrated settings. The role involves collaboration with general educators, specialists, parents, and paraeducators to support educational objectives and inclusive learning.

The candidate will review assessments, develop goals, and implement instructional strategies aligned with IEPs, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in the appropriate field.
• Kansas teaching license with appropriate Special Education endorsements, licensure, or waiver eligibility.
• Previous experience in diagnosing and assessing learning disorders preferred.
• Previous experience in educating special needs students preferred.
• Proven effective classroom and student behavior management skills.
• Knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of State, local and federal regulations affecting special education.
• Working knowledge of educational technology applications.

Responsibilities

• Identify the needs of assigned students through formal and informal assessments.
• Review referral data, history and assessment data to develop goals and objectives for each student.
• Confer with general education teachers regarding educational, social, emotional and physical needs of each student.
• Plan, develop and implement individualized learning plans for each student and design teaching strategies.
• Prepare instructional materials and lesson plans according to IEPs.
• Review IEPs with parents, school administrators and educators.
• Utilize methods of instruction to meet needs in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
• Monitor and document each student’s progress using appropriate measurements and assessment devices.
• Prepare progress reports for each student.
• Develop interventions and strategies to promote achievement of objectives.
• Collaborate with general school personnel on IEP implementation.
• Modify and adapt curricula to meet special needs.
• Maintain communication with parents via email, calls, conferences and reports.
• Ensure adherence to classroom discipline and a secure learning environment.
• Manage student behavior and implement Behavioral Intervention Plans where needed.
• Prepare students for inclusion and transition to mainstream.

Skills

Classroom management

Student behavior management

Educational technology

Special education practices

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in a field related to Special Education

Job description

South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative seeks a dedicated Middle/High School Special Education Teacher to plan, deliver, and evaluate individualized services for students in self-contained and integrated settings. The role involves collaboration with general educators, specialists, parents, and paraeducators to support educational objectives and inclusive learning.

The candidate will review assessments, develop goals, and implement instructional strategies aligned with IEPs, ensuring