Special Education Early Childhood Teacher @ USD #338 Valley Falls

Keystone Learning Services; Valley Falls (KS); In loco; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

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Keystone Learning Services is seeking a Special Education Early Childhood Teacher for USD #338 in Valley Falls, Kansas. This role involves facilitating the growth of young children with disabilities through tailored instruction and collaboration with families and other educators. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and have direct teaching experience. Responsibilities include classroom management, record maintenance, and regular communication with parents and local district personnel.

Competenze

• Direct teaching experience, student teaching assignments preferred.
• Knowledge of psychology and educational principles required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines essential.

Mansioni

• Manage daily classroom operations and direct services to students.
• Develop and maintain IEPs and special education records.
• Communicate regularly with parents and local personnel.

Conoscenze

Applying assessment instruments

Operating standard office equipment

Writing professional documents

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor's and/or Master's degree aligned with teaching license

Strumenti

Computer software

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Special Education Early Childhood Teacher @ USD #338 JobID: 390

• Position Type: Special Education Teaching/ Special Education Early Childhood Teacher
• Date Posted: 5/13/2026
• Location: USD 338 Valley Falls School District
• Date Available: 07/31/2026
• Closing Date: 07/01/2026

Position: Early Childhood Unified Special Education Teacher @ USD #338

Reports to: Building principal and Special Education Administrator

Job Goal: To facilitate the growth and development of young children with disabilities by providing special instruction.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the planning and daily management of an assigned CDU classroom, which includes both identified ECU students and peer models.
• Collaborate with the ECU team in providing direct services to children in the assigned classroom.
• Collaborate with the ECU team in providing direct services to students in community preschools and daycare settings as assigned.
• Collaborate with the ECU team in providing home based services to children and families as assigned.
• Develop and maintain all required special education records, including IEPs, for all assigned students.
• Communicate with parents and local district personnel on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with the ECU team in screening and evaluating young children who may have disabilities.
• Provide training relative to the needs of assigned students for parents and local preschool/daycare providers.
• Supervise the provision of services by paraeducators or preschool/daycare staff.
• Attend scheduled ECU staff meetings and staff development activities.
• Use personal transportation to travel between assigned sites.
• Access communications through assigned Keystone email account, access and update student records in the WebKIDSS online database, complete training as required through the assigned Infinitec account.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; preparing and maintaining accurate records; writing professional documents; facilitating meetings; working with numbers; and problem solving.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: psychology and educational principles; pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and laws; stages of child development; assessment techniques; and learning strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with detailed information; displaying patience; and maintaining effective working relationships.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting and carrying up to twenty (20) pounds, some pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 15% walking, and 5% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.

Core Requirements

• Experience: Direct teaching experience, student teaching assignments, related professional experience preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's and/or Master's degree aligned with or in pursuit of the required teaching license.
• Equivalency: Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
• Driver's License and Evidence of Insurability
• Continuing Education / Training Clearances