SPED Elementary Teacher: IEP-Driven Learning

Taleo; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

USD 259 School District seeks an Interrelated Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on planning, delivering, and monitoring instruction for identified SPED students, aligned to IEP goals and capacity growth.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized plans and track student outcomes. The position emphasizes collaboration with regular education staff, data-driven instruction, and ongoing assessment.

Qualifications

• Valid Kansas Teaching License required.
• Adaptive Endorsement required; Primary Teachers must have K-9 or K-6 Certification.
• Master's in Special Education or enrolled in a Special Education Degree Program with Plan of Study on file with District and Special Education Waiver obtained.

Responsibilities

• Participates in IEP meetings with multi-disciplinary team to diagnose needs and implement IEPs.
• Defines and communicates daily expectations per IEP, including goals, objectives, and learning activities.
• Communicates with regular education staff about instructional strategies and student outcomes.
• Maintains daily records and reports progress, coordinating schedules and communication with parents and staff.
• Manages classroom behavior and adapts content to student needs, supporting learning objectives in small groups or individually.
• Prepares, presents, and reinforces activities aligned to assessments and student learning objectives.
• Ensures appropriate grading systems and data entry for student progress.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Education

Kansas teaching license

Adaptive endorsement

Master's in Special Education

Plan of Study with waiver

Job description

USD 259 School District seeks an Interrelated Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on planning, delivering, and monitoring instruction for identified SPED students, aligned to IEP goals and capacity growth.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized plans and track student outcomes. The position emphasizes collaboration with regular education staff, data-driven instruction, and ongoing assessment.