Secondary Special Education Teacher- 2026/27 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health and Dental Insurance

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan

Resumo da oferta

A public school district in Kansas City is seeking a Secondary Exceptional Education Teacher for the 2026/27 school year. In this full-time position, you will be responsible for fostering student development and helping them meet their educational goals. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a Missouri Teacher Certification in Special Education. The ideal candidate will also have certifications in elementary education and experience in regular education. This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualificações

• Must hold a Missouri State Teacher Certification in Special Education for K-12.
• Bachelor's Degree in education or a relevant field is necessary.

Responsabilidades

• Receives and processes referrals from appropriate sources.
• Completes pupil evaluations in a timely manner.
• Prepares course objectives following curriculum guidelines.
• Utilizes differentiated instruction as per IEP's guidelines.
• Identifies specific learning needs of pupils and tracks their progress.
• Participates in faculty meetings and professional development workshops.
• Identifies the specific learning needs of each pupil properly identified as disabled and maintains a clear record of the pupil’s instructional experience and progress in the permanent Special Education file
• Schedules pupils for instruction in cooperation with the principal and other members of the building staff, if itinerant
• Demonstrates skill in pupil assessment as basis for instructional programming
• Evaluates pupil progress and makes appropriate recommendations
• Acts as resource to building staff regarding disabilities methods and materials
• Keeps abreast of and complies with applicable statutes and regulations, including due process safeguards and the Missouri State plan
• Prepares and submits reports according to timelines outlined in the Missouri State plan; responds to requests for information as required.
• Plans and utilizes instructional materials, procedures and equipment according to each pupil’s specific disability.
• Coordinates all activities and procedures with the building principal and the regional Exceptional Education Coordinator
• Keeps accurate attendance records; maintains discipline in the classroom
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
• Other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Bachelor's Degree

Missouri State Teacher Certification in Special Education (K-12)

Certification in elementary education

Teaching experience in regular education

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree

Missouri State Teacher Certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Secondary Exceptional Education Teacher – 2026/27 School Year

Kansas City School District – KCMO Various Locations – Exceptional Education – Kansas City, Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5492755

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 09, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Description

Job Title: Secondary Special Education Teacher

Job Title Code: 838

Salary Grade: T01 – T06

Department: Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

Reports To: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Purpose of Job: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities)

• Receives and processes referrals from appropriate sources
• Completes individual pupil evaluations in a timely manner
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and school
• Prepares and schedules individual pupil staffing conferences according to timelines
• Utilizes differentiated instruction and the IEP guiding document for all instructions; initiates IEP conferences as appropriate
• Interprets pupils’ educational needs and progress to parents; maintains a log of parent contacts
• Identifies the specific learning needs of each pupil properly identified as disabled and maintains a clear record of the pupil’s instructional experience and progress in the permanent Special Education file
• Schedules pupils for instruction in cooperation with the principal and other members of the building staff, if itinerant
• Demonstrates skill in pupil assessment as basis for instructional programming
• Evaluates pupil progress and makes appropriate recommendations
• Acts as resource to building staff regarding disabilities methods and materials
• Keeps abreast of and complies with applicable statutes and regulations, including due process safeguards and the Missouri State plan
• Prepares and submits reports according to timelines outlined in the Missouri State plan; responds to requests for information as required.
• Plans and utilizes instructional materials, procedures and equipment according to each pupil’s specific disability.
• Coordinates all activities and procedures with the building principal and the regional Exceptional Education Coordinator
• Keeps accurate attendance records; maintains discipline in the classroom
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Missouri State Teacher Certification in Special Education (K-12)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in elementary education (for elementary level teaching) and in at least one subject area (for secondary level)
• Teaching experience in regular education

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Terms of Employment

Length of work year: 8 hours per day; 5 days/week; 187 work days

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided.

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades
• Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]