Special Education Teacher

Therapeds Partners; Kansas City (KS); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

W-2 benefits including medical, dental

401(k)

1099 contractor opportunities may bea

Résumé du poste

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Kansas City, Kansas. The role is on-site with full-time hours and competitive pay, with guaranteed hours and planning time built into the schedule.

You will collaborate with students, families, and school teams to deliver individualized instruction, monitor progress, develop and monitor IEPs, and serve as a case manager while supporting inclusion and student participation across environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Special Education or related field
• Active or eligible Special Education certification
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, eligibility, progress monitoring
• School-based special education experience preferred
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Good organization and time-management skills
• Comfort with educational technology, data collection, and documentation
• Ability to complete required background clearances

Responsabilités

• Provide individualized and small-group special education instruction
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals and services
• Adapt curriculum and instruction to meet individual student needs
• Collect data and monitor academic, behavioral, and functional progress
• Complete progress reports, IEP documentation, and required records
• Conduct or participate in educational assessments and eligibility processes
• Serve as a case manager for assigned students
• Participate in IEP, eligibility, and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related-service providers, paraprofessionals, families, and administrators
• Support positive behavior, inclusion, independence, and student participation across school environments

Connaissances

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Education technology

Data collection

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Special Education

New Hampshire educator certification with Special Education endorsement

Description du poste

Kansas City, KS

• Full-Time
• 2026-2027 School Year

Elementary-High School | On-site | Competitive Pay

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a school-based Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Kansas City, Kansas.

The Role

You’ll work collaboratively with students, families, and school teams to provide individualized instruction and help students access their education, build skills, and make meaningful progress.

• Provide individualized and small-group special education instruction
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals and services
• Adapt curriculum and instruction to meet individual student needs
• Collect data and monitor academic, behavioral, and functional progress
• Complete progress reports, IEP documentation, and required records
• Conduct or participate in educational assessments and eligibility processes
• Serve as a case manager for assigned students
• Participate in IEP, eligibility, and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related-service providers, paraprofessionals, families, and administrators
• Support positive behavior, inclusion, independence, and student participation across school environments

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation
• $40-45 an hour
• Guaranteed hours
• 36-40 hours/week
• Full-time following the teacher/school calendar
• Designated planning, documentation, and administrative time
• Manageable caseload
• Clinical, educational, and administrative support
• Professional development opportunities
• TheraPeds professional community
• W-2 benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• 1099 independent contractor opportunities may be available

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field
• Active or eligible New Hampshire educator certification with the appropriate Special Education endorsement
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, eligibility, progress monitoring, and special education procedures
• School-based special education experience preferred
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Good organization and time-management skills
• Comfort with educational technology, data collection, and documentation
• Ability to complete required background clearances

Physical Requirements

• School-based special education is active and may require participation with students in a variety of educational environments and activities. The Special Education Teacher must be able to perform the physical functions necessary to fulfill assigned responsibilities, which may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and engaging with students throughout school environments
• All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.

W-2 employees may be eligible for:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Guaranteed hours
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community

1099 independent contractor opportunities may include:

• Competitive contract rates
• Benefit Resources
• Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
• Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners
• Guaranteed hours
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community

Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.

Who We Are

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated school-based services organization.

We understand the work because we've done the work. We partner with schools while supporting our providers with the clinical, administrative, and professional resources they need to be successful.

Our focus is on building strong teams, supporting our professionals, and providing high-quality services that make a meaningful difference for students.