Supported Education Programs Instructor

Johnson County Community College; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 37,167 - 48,353; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional retirement plan access

Personal annual leave

14 days of paid holidays

Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit

Gym access on campus

Discount to Hiersteiner Center

Job summary

Johnson County Community College is hiring a part-time Supported Education Programs Instructor to teach non‑credit seminars for students with IDD in the CLEAR and CONNECT programs. You will develop content and adapt to diverse learning needs, and evaluate progress with testing and Canvas-based coursework.

You will hold weekly office hours and collaborate with peer mentors to support student success. All courses are face‑to‑face on the JCCC campus and emphasize person‑centered practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, education or closely related field.
• Minimum one year of experience teaching or supporting individuals with IDD in educational or vocational settings.
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), self‑determination theory, positive behavior supports and a commitment to person‑centered practices.
• Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills are required.
• Ability to use basic computer applications and technology required.

Responsibilities

• Teach non‑credit seminars for students with IDD in the CLEAR and CONNECT programs.
• Develop and adapt course content to meet diverse learning needs.
• Instruct face‑to‑face on the JCCC campus and evaluate student progress including testing and grading.
• Hold weekly office hours and collaborate with peer mentors to support student success.

Skills

UDL knowledge

Self-determination theory

Positive behavior supports

Person-centered practices

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education

Tools

None

Job description

Johnson County Community College

Position: Supported Education Programs Instructor

Department: Student Success & Engagement

Type of Position: Part-time Regular

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 25 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: $26.98-$35.10

Position Summary

Supported Education Programs Instructors teach non-credit specialized instruction seminars for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the CLEAR and CONNECT programs. Responsible for course content development and adaptation to meet diverse learning needs. Responsible for classroom instruction and evaluating student progress including testing, grading and maintaining an interactive Canvas course. Hold weekly office hours and collaborate with peer mentors to support student success. All courses take place face‑to‑face on the JCCC campus.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, education or closely related field.
• Minimum one year of experience teaching or supporting individuals with IDD in educational or vocational settings.
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), self‑determination theory, positive behavior supports and a commitment to person‑centered practices.
• Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills are required.
• Ability to use basic computer applications and technology required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a post‑secondary or adult education setting.
• Familiarity with transition services and inclusive higher education models.

Benefits for Part‑time Regular Employees

• Optional retirement plan access
• Personal annual leave
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Free access to the gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• And many more!

About JCCC

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Equal Employment Opportunity

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws. Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator [e-mail], or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: [phone], Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: [e-mail].

Disability Services Contact

For requests of reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877 or email [e-mail].

Application Information

To apply, please visit: https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/498215