Special Education Teacher: Life Skills/SAILS

Silver City Elementary; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver City Elementary in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Life Skills/SAILS) to advocate for students with special needs and implement IEPs within a collaborative district setting.

The role emphasizes planning instructional programs, maintaining strong communication with families and staff, and adhering to federal, state, and local guidelines while supporting student transitions to community life.

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.
• Must 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”

Responsibilities

• Advocate for the rights of students with special needs.
• Develop and maintain a positive professional relationship with students, parents, teachers, administrators and other service providers.
• Plan instructional programs for the classroom, including individual plans on IEPs.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and the community.
• Establish IEP/annual review meetings and notify service providers per guidelines.
• Participate as an active IEP team member for students on or off the caseload.
• Maintain all IEPs per federal, state and local guidelines.
• Keep mainstream teachers and other service providers informed of student progress.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the administrator or special education administrator.
• Model positive behavior for students in and out of the classroom.
• Evaluate student performance and prepare for annual reviews and eligibility staffings.
• Monitor progress in mainstreamed classes and assist in scheduling.
• Supervise, evaluate and train paraprofessionals as needed.
• Request equipment and supplies to meet IEP objectives.
• Demonstrate curriculum knowledge and teaching strategies.
• Implement behavioral intervention plans as necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Paper management

Judgment

Job description

Silver City Elementary in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Life Skills/SAILS) to advocate for students with special needs and implement IEPs within a collaborative district setting.

The role emphasizes planning instructional programs, maintaining strong communication with families and staff, and adhering to federal, state, and local guidelines while supporting student transitions to community life.