Inspiring SPED Teacher: Middle/High Day School

USD493-Highland Education Center; Columbus (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Education Center in Columbus, Kansas, seeks a dedicated Middle/High Special Education Teacher to develop and implement individualized education plans. You will collaborate with students, families, general and special education staff, and administrators to support students with special needs in a Behavioral Day School setting.

Responsibilities include observing and reporting student behavior, maintaining documentation, delivering remediation, and applying positive behavior supports.

Qualifications

• Appropriate current state licensure or ability to obtain a waiver.
• Support an optimal learning environment in all educational settings.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.
• Experience or understanding of essential functions of a special education teacher, including knowledge of IEP writing and familiarity of procedural due process.
• Knowledge of building level special education programs and activities conform to federal, state, and Interlocal guidelines.
• Able to demonstrate the capacity to communicate effectively with students, parents, paraeducators, related service providers, general education providers, and the district and special education administrative staff.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with public and private agencies, community organizations, and general education providers.
• Ability to exhibit good time management and flexibility in scheduling.
• Support the mission and the goals of SEK Interlocal #637.

Responsibilities

• Observe, record, and report student behavior.
• Assist students with remedial work.
• Monitor student progress.
• Use appropriate behavior management techniques to maintain a positive climate for learning.
• Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior.

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Highland Education Center in Columbus, Kansas, seeks a dedicated Middle/High Special Education Teacher to develop and implement individualized education plans. You will collaborate with students, families, general and special education staff, and administrators to support students with special needs in a Behavioral Day School setting.

Responsibilities include observing and reporting student behavior, maintaining documentation, delivering remediation, and applying positive behavior supports.