Special Education Teacher - SLC-Grant

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

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. The ideal candidate will advocate for students' rights and develop tailored instructional programs to support their growth.

This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate a dynamic educational environment. The role involves coordinating with various educational stakeholders to ensure student success and participating in the IEP process.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for Kansas certification.
• Demonstrate good judgment, and adaptability.
• Be efficient and organized in paper management.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supportive environment for students with special needs.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students and parents.
• Evaluate student performance and monitor progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Judgment

Education

Kansas certification appropriate for the position

Job description

Special Education Teacher – Grant

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Special Education Teacher

LOCATION: Grant

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers.

JOB GOAL:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• To advocate for the rights of students with special needs.
• To develop and maintain a positive professional working relationship with students, parents, teachers, administrators and other service providers.
• To be responsible for planning instructional programs for the classroom. This includes, but is not limited to, individual plans as outlined on students’ Individual Education Programs.
• To serve as a liaison between the school and the community.
• Establish I.E.P./annual review meetings, affording parents’ and student’s right to input and notifying all service providers per local guidelines.
• To serve as an active member on the I.E.P. team for students served yet 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.
• To carry out other responsibilities as assigned by the building administrator or special education administrator.
• Perform additional duties which will provide a positive role model for the student to follow both in the classroom and outside of the classroom setting.
• Evaluate student performance by performing diagnostic testing necessary in preparing for annual reviews and eligibility staffings, 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 as outlined on individual student’s I.E.P.s
• Demonstrate curriculum knowledge and teaching strategies.
• Implement behavioral intervention plans, as necessary.
• To be responsible for other duties deemed necessary and appropriate as outlined in federal, state and local guidelines and students’ Individual Educational Program.
• Ability to work a full duty day in the location or locations assigned by the supervisor.
• Physical and emotional ability to perform required work and move about as needed in the 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.
• 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.”

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, push items of up to 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike or wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture. The employee may occasionally visit a child’s home. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. It 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 clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 186 days.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt.

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

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

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 (to include orientation, identity or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.