Secondary Special Education Teacher

Young World Physical Education; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a dedicated Secondary Special Education Teacher in McPherson, Kansas. The role involves designing and implementing effective instructional strategies, assessing student progress, and collaborating with fellow educators to ensure a conducive learning environment.

Applicants must hold valid state certification and be prepared to fulfill responsibilities such as curriculum design and regular student assessments. This full-time position adheres to the negotiated agreement's terms for new teachers, which comprise 179 working days with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold proper state certification.
• Ability to implement effective instructional strategies.
• Experience in evaluating student progress.

Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum review and design.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Provide progress reports as required.

Skills

Effective instructional strategies

Student progress monitoring

Curriculum design

Classroom environment creation

Collaboration with teachers

Education

State certification

Job description

Secondary Special Education Teacher

McPherson USD 418, McPherson County Special Education Cooperative, McPherson, Kansas

The job is also posted in McPherson USD 418.

Job Details

Job ID: 4926432

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: May 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Description

Special Education Teacher

Position Title: Special Education Teacher

FLSA: Exempt

Qualifications: Must hold proper state certification

Reports To: Principal and/or other Supervisor

Terms of Employment: New teachers 179 days; returning teachers 181 days with benefits provided according to the Teacher’s Negotiated Agreement.

Essential Job Functions

• Participate in curriculum review and design.
• Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading).
• Effectively implement district initiatives.
• Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.

Other Job Functions

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education (e.g. instructional technology).

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Strathman , Director of Special Education
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone] x142
• Email: [e-mail]