Special Education IEP Coach & Instruction Specialist

North Kansas City Schools; Gladstone (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

North Kansas City Schools seeks a Teacher – Special Education to support students with disabilities through specialized instruction and coordination of IEP services across classrooms. The role reports to the site principal and Director of Pupil Services, with duties ranging from case management to collaboration with general education staff.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing IEPs, communicating with families, maintaining records, participating in eligibility evaluations, and

Qualifications

• Missouri certification in one or a combination of the following areas: Mild-moderate disabilities (includes LD, BD/ED, MR and OHI certifications) hearing impaired, visually impaired or severe developmental disabilities.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a case manager in the development and implementation of IEPs for students with disabilities.
• Provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities both in the regular education classroom and in separate special education classes or settings.
• Communicates with regular education teachers and principals regarding the educational needs and programs of students with disabilities.
• Collaborates with the school team in implementing effective specialized teaching strategies for students with disabilities.
• Maintains records regarding individual student progress toward IEP goals and objectives, services and accommodations provided, parent contacts, notices and other documentation as required by DESE regulations, the Director of Pupil Services or the school principal.
• Participates in student eligibility evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Participates in the development of an annual budget request for instructional materials needed to implement and support IEPs for students with disabilities.
• Initiates communication with parents of students with disabilities on a regular basis.
• Uses technology effectively to implement instruction and to manage documentation requirements.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Other duties/responsibilities deemed necessary may be assigned.

Education

Missouri teaching certificate

Certification in Mild-Moderate Disabilities or related areas

Job description

North Kansas City Schools seeks a Teacher – Special Education to support students with disabilities through specialized instruction and coordination of IEP services across classrooms. The role reports to the site principal and Director of Pupil Services, with duties ranging from case management to collaboration with general education staff.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing IEPs, communicating with families, maintaining records, participating in eligibility evaluations, and