Impactful Special Education Teacher — $4K Stipend

Tri County Special Education Coop; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual stipend

Job summary

Tri County Special Education Coop in Kansas is seeking a dedicated teacher to provide instruction aligned with student IEP goals, promote adaptive and social skills, and support individualized learning across diverse classrooms.

The role requires collaboration with school staff, reporting, maintaining confidential records, and participation in district/interlocal activities. A Bachelor's degree and KSDE license are required; a $4,000 annual stipend is included in the minimum salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from an accredited college/university.
• Appropriate and current license from KSDE.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, with students, school personnel, administration, parents, and community groups.
• Analyze a situation and develop appropriate responses and interventions.
• Respond in a timely manner to requests for information.
• Use current software and programs to perform job responsibilities.
• Work effectively with other personnel.
• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Ensure that all student activities conform to federal, state and Interlocal guidelines.
• Work effectively with community organizations.
• Follow chain of command.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Be a mandated reporter.
• Monitor and provide training/assistance to staff on student activities.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the value of education.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards.
• Support the philosophy, mission and policies of the Interlocal and the school district & ensure they are observed.
• Other essential functions: Energetic, caring, leadership skills, ability to collaborate.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Education

Bachelor degree from an accredited college/university

Job description

Tri County Special Education Coop in Kansas is seeking a dedicated teacher to provide instruction aligned with student IEP goals, promote adaptive and social skills, and support individualized learning across diverse classrooms.

The role requires collaboration with school staff, reporting, maintaining confidential records, and participation in district/interlocal activities. A Bachelor's degree and KSDE license are required; a $4,000 annual stipend is included in the minimum salary.