SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE TEACHER WELLSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Eckce; Kansas; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This role involves assessing student needs, developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and adapting lessons to support students with mild to moderate disabilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and critical-thinking skills, fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. Join a team committed to facilitating the success of students with special needs in a supportive environment where every contribution makes a difference. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of students.

Benefits

Board contribution to health insurance

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Education Degree required, preferably in Special Education.
• Strong communication and critical-thinking skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in small groups and one-on-one.
• Implement and update Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Discuss students' progress with parents and teachers.

Skills

Communication Skills

Critical-Thinking Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patience

Resourcefulness

Education

Education Degree

Degree in Special Education/Alternative Licensure

Job description

The East Central Cooperative has an opening at Wellsville School District for a resource special education teacher for the 2025-26 school year.

Position Title: Special Education Teacher

Special education teachers will assess students' skills to determine their needs and develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student. They will plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student's abilities.

Reports to: Building Principal

Qualifications Education/ Experience: Education Degree

Good communication skills, language skills, mathematical skills, reasoning ability.

Certificate/License: Degree in Special Education/ Alternative Licensure Welcomed

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Communication skills: Discuss student needs and performances with general education teachers, parents, and administrators.
2. Critical-thinking skills: Assess students' progress and adapt lessons to help them learn.
3. Interpersonal skills: Build positive working relationships with general education teachers, school counselors, administrators, and parents.
4. Patience: Be patient with each student, as some may need instruction at a slower pace or in writing.
5. Resourcefulness: Develop different ways to present information to meet students' needs.

General Responsibilities:

1. Teach students in small groups and one-on-one.
2. Implement IEPs, assess students' performance, and track their progress.
3. Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals.
4. Discuss students' progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
5. Supervise and mentor para-professionals who work with students with disabilities.
6. Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation.
7. Adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects, such as reading, writing, and math, to students with mild and moderate disabilities.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
2. Ability to manually move, lift, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
3. Ability to stoop, bend, and reach.
4. Must be able to work in semi-noisy and crowded environments.
5. Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously.
6. Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

Benefits Information: Board contributes $480 to single payer or higher policy monthly.

Salary Information: Competitive Salary found at ECKCE.com.

Employer Information: East Central Kansas Cooperative in Education serves the Baldwin, Eudora, and Wellsville School Districts. We are conveniently situated only minutes from Lawrence and less than 50 miles from the Kansas City area. We offer three great districts and communities in which to work.

Our mission statement is: to facilitate the success of students with special needs through an individualized approach that establishes an environment where students can grow, learn, and become contributing members of society.

Please browse our website at www.eckce.com to become familiar with us.