Impactful Special Education Teacher - Data-Driven

Kauffman School; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

403B plan with employer match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

A charter school in Kansas City seeks a Special Education Teacher to support diverse learners across grades. The role involves providing tailored instruction, managing IEPs, and collaborating with teachers to enhance educational practices. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree and ideally have a Master's degree, along with at least 2 years of special education teaching experience. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for dedicated educators.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing IEP processes and compliance.
• Ability to deliver support tailored to varied learning profiles.
• Proficiency in collaborating with teachers for interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support and instruction in general education classrooms.
• Collaborate on designing interventions and learning activities.
• Manage IEP documentation and compliance.

Skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Data tracking

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Special Education Teacher — Ewing Marion Kauffman School (Kansas City, MO)

The Ewing Marion Kauffman School is a free, public charter school serving 5th–12th graders with a mission to create college graduates. We seek a Special Education Teacher who is results-driven and culturally responsive to support diverse learners across grades and content areas.

Role Summary

The Special Education Teacher provides push-in and pull-out support, differentiates instruction, delivers small-group and 1:1 interventions, and ensures services align to IEP goals and compliance standards. Full-time, exempt.

What You’ll Do

• Provide small-group and 1:1 instruction within general education classrooms; tailor supports to varied learning profiles.

• Collaborate with teachers to design whole-group practices, targeted interventions, and individualized learning activities.

• Track student data and adjust interventions to drive mastery and growth.

• Partner with the Director of Special Education to write and implement standards-aligned IEPs; manage IEP/504 documentation and compliance; coordinate annual reviews; liaise with external providers.

• Lead/assist professional development for content and grade-level teams; advise on assessment accommodations and modifications.

• Maximize instructional time with urgency; deliver rigorous, culturally responsive content that builds critical thinking.

School Culture

• Build strong, authentic relationships; uphold high expectations with clear, direct communication.

• Model and reinforce PREP values (Perseverance, Results, Empathy, Passion).

• Own outcomes for academic standards and IEP goals; embrace feedback and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrate maturity, humility, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.

Special Education Teacher — Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

• 2+ years special education teaching experience with evidence of student achievement.

• Knowledge of IEP processes, compliance, and reporting.

• Eligible to meet all state/federal licensure requirements.

• Detail-oriented, responsive to feedback, strategic, and adaptable; calm under competing priorities.

• Ability to work on-site or as assigned; accepts reassignment if needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

• 403B plan as well as employer match available up to 4%

• Part of the KCPSRS retirement system

• Paid time off and school holidays

• Paid parental leave available

• Professional development and growth opportunities

How to Apply

Apply to this Special Education Teacher role via the Kauffman School Careers page:http://www.kauffmanschool.org/. For questions, contact Isha Isme, Talent Recruiter, at 816-534-7313 [e-mail]. Ewing Marion Kauffman School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.