Life Skills Special Education Teacher

F.L. Schlagle High School; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is seeking a Special Education Teacher specialized in Life Skills for F.L. Schlagle High School in Kansas City, Kansas.

The role involves planning instructional programs, developing IEPs, and collaborating with families, staff, and community partners to support students with disabilities. The position emphasizes advocacy, teamwork, and strong communication, with responsibilities including progress monitoring, scheduling, and training paraprofessionals

Qualifications

• Meets the employment qualifications per Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education.
• Hold or be eligible for Kansas certification appropriate for the position.
• Must be tolerant and understanding of students with special needs.
• Show initiative, creativity, self-motivation, and good judgment.
• Demonstrate good judgment, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Respect confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professional judgment, oral and written communication.
• Be efficient and organized in “paper management”

Responsibilities

• Advocate for the rights of students with special needs.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, teachers, and service providers.
• Plan instructional programs, including IEPs.
• Serve as liaison between school and community.
• Establish IEP/annual review meetings with input from parents and students.
• Be an active member of the IEP team for students on or off caseload.
• Maintain all IEPs per federal, state, local guidelines.
• Communicate progress to mainstream teachers and service providers.
• Carry out duties as assigned by administrators.
• Demonstrate curriculum knowledge and teaching strategies.
• Implement behavioral intervention plans as necessary.
• Work a full duty day at assigned locations.
• Maintain professional appearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Judgment and adaptability

Confidentiality

Initiative and creativity

Team collaboration

Education

Kansas certification eligibility

Job description

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is seeking a Special Education Teacher specialized in Life Skills for F.L. Schlagle High School in Kansas City, Kansas.

The role involves planning instructional programs, developing IEPs, and collaborating with families, staff, and community partners to support students with disabilities. The position emphasizes advocacy, teamwork, and strong communication, with responsibilities including progress monitoring, scheduling, and training paraprofessionals