Special Education Teacher - Autism / STEPS

Anova Education; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Education is looking for a dedicated Special Education Teacher in Kansas City, Kansas. This role involves developing personalized education plans for students with special needs, advocating for their rights, and maintaining effective communication with parents and educators. Candidates must hold or be eligible for Kansas certification and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The position also includes monitoring student progress and collaborating with a team to ensure the success of students transitioning from high school to the community.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for Kansas certification appropriate for the position.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professional judgment, and communication skills.
• Be tolerant and understanding of students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for the rights of students with special needs.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Plan instructional programs per individual student plans.
• Supervise and train paraprofessionals as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Organization

Creativity

Judgment

Education

Kansas Certification

Employment qualifications set by Kansas City Board of Education

Job description

Special Education Teacher

Location: Banneker

Job Goal

To provide students with the ability to obtain knowledge, information, skills and a sense of self‑worth and dignity that will help them be successful as they transition from high school to the community.

Essential Functions

• Advocate for the rights of students with special needs.
• Develop and maintain a positive professional working relationship with students, parents, teachers, administrators and other service providers.
• Plan instructional programs for the classroom, including individual plans outlined on students’ Individual Education Programs.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and the community.
• Establish I.E.P. and annual review meetings, affording parents’ and students’ right to input and notifying all service providers per local guidelines.
• Serve as an active member on the I.E.P. team for students, whether served or not on the caseload.
• Develop and maintain all I.E.P.s in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines.
• Maintain close communication with mainstream teachers and other service providers, keeping them fully informed of student progress.
• Carry out other responsibilities assigned by the building administrator or special education administrator.
• Perform additional duties to provide a positive role model for the student both in and outside the classroom setting.
• Evaluate student performance by performing diagnostic testing necessary for annual reviews and eligibility staffing, as well as quarterly updates on the I.E.P.
• Monitor student progress in mainstreamed classes.
• Assist in establishing class schedules.
• Supervise, evaluate and help train paraprofessionals as assigned.
• Request equipment and supplies as necessary to meet objectives outlined on individual students’ I.E.P.s.
• Demonstrate curriculum knowledge and teaching strategies.
• Implement behavioral intervention plans as necessary.
• Perform other duties deemed necessary and appropriate as outlined in federal, state and local guidelines and students’ Individual Educational Programs.
• Be able to work a full duty day in the assigned location(s).
• Have the physical and emotional ability to perform required work and move around as needed in a fast‑paced, highly intensive school environment.
• Maintain a neat and appropriate appearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Meet the employment qualifications set forth by the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education.
• Hold or be eligible for Kansas certification appropriate for the position.
• Be tolerant and understanding of students with special needs.
• Show initiative, creativity, self‑motivation and good judgment.
• Demonstrate good judgment, adaptability and flexibility.
• Respect confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professional judgment, oral and written communication.
• Be efficient and organized in paper management.

Communication

Maintain communication with teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action that meets the educational needs of students.

Provide health services, information, and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.

Complete accident/incident reports for students/staff.

Compile data for statistical purposes.

Maintain confidentiality regarding educational records.

Organization

Maintain a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation.

Maintain the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies.

Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.

Perform other related work as required.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, or hear. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing a bike or wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture. Occasionally may visit a child’s home. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is normally loud. The employee is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output and well‑being.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.

Terms of Employment

186 Days

Salary

Certified Salary Schedule

https://www.kckschools.org/hr/salary-schedules

FLSA Status

Exempt

Report To

Principal

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy.

Application Note

Applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date for this position.

EEO Statement

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex/gender (including orientation, identity or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.