Secondary Special Education Teacher

Fort Scott Unified School District 234; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPERS

Life Insurance

Match Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Plan

HSA

Supplemental Policies

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Fort Scott USD 234 is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support high school students with diverse abilities. This role focuses on leading IEP services, collaborating with staff, and maintaining thorough records to monitor progress.

The successful candidate will hold a current Kansas teaching license with the appropriate endorsement and be prepared to work with families to promote positive academic and social outcomes in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas teaching license with appropriate endorsement.
• Eligible and willing to pursue licensure waiver if needed.
• Position open until filled.

Responsibilities

• Lead IEP teams in delivering IEP services.
• Complete assessments and reports for students.
• Manage IEP paperwork and maintain records.
• Supervise para staff and support teachers.
• Communicate with parents and caregivers.
• Lead IEP and team meetings.
• Maintain progress monitoring data as required.

Education

Kansas teaching license

Job description

Successful candidates for this position will have a commitment to helping all students succeed at academics and social interactions with peers and adults. This position involves working with students across a wide variety of abilities at high school level. Fort Scott USD 234 is a progressive and child-centered local education agency, with an emphasis on family
friendly practices.

Current Kansas teaching license with appropriate endorsement is required, or applicant would be eligible and willing to pursue a licensure waiver for the position.
Position is open until filled.

Duties for the position: leading IEP teams in delivering of IEP services, completing assessments and reports, managing IEP paperwork, supervision of para staff, assisting and supporting teachers, communicating with parents, leading IEP and team meetings, maintaining adequate records and progress monitoring data as required.

• Title: Special Education Teacher
• Reports to: Tonya Barnes
• Working Conditions: ClassroomSetting
• Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Board Policy.

Benefits:

• KPERS
• Life Insurance
• Match Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Plan
• HSA
• Supplemental Policies
• Paid Time Off

USD234 is an Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity Agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent, 424 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701