USD 204 Special Education Teacher

UNT Dallas; Bonner Springs (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

125 Cafeteria Plan

YMCA membership

Coaching support

Mentoring program

Education foundation

Job summary

University of North Texas at Dallas is seeking a Special Education teacher for the 2027-28 school year in Kansas. The successful candidate must hold a Kansas license in Special Education or be eligible for licensure before August, or commit to a licensure program.

Contact for questions: Matt Wachel or Sarah Andaverde. The role focuses on implementing IEP goals, assessing progress, and coordinating services, with collaboration across teams and families.

Qualifications

• Applying assessment instruments.
• Operating standard office equipment and software.
• Maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Directing others within a small work unit.
• Managing resources within a defined budget.
• Collaborating with educational professionals and community service providers regarding student needs.
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature.

Skills

Assessment instruments

Office equipment

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

USD 204 is now accepting applications for an anticipated Special Education Teaching Position for the 2027-28 school year.

The successful candidate must hold a Kansas license in Special Education, be eligible for this license prior to August, or be willing to complete a licensure program to add this endorsement. Contact Matt Wachel or Sarah Andaverde with questions.

Essential Functions

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Administers subject specific assessments, district and/or state tests, etc.for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual educational plans (IEPs)
• Analyzes assessment data for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, grade-level expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, administration.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet that s goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources and materials
• Serves as primary contact for the parent.
• Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Provides direction and supervision of paraprofessionals as directed.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and nonconfidential manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of providing up to date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Demonstrates support for building and district initiatives for the purpose of maximizing a collaborative approach to the District's goals and State Accreditation and Accountability.
• Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment and is in adherence to district policies.
• Models appropriate behaviors and responsibility for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Organizes age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for the purpose of ensuring student participation in learning activities.

Benefits

• Currently the District contributes $807 toward a single health insurance plan the District provides;
• Participation in the 125 Cafeteria Plan is available;
• Discounted YMCA Membership with workout rebate;
• Instructional Coaches to support teachers;
• Two Year Mentoring Programs for Teachers New to the Profession;
• Generous Education Foundation that supports Staff and Students

Other Functions

• Attends required meetings
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students.
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data, and utilize job-related equipment. Problem‑solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem‑solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem‑solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Responsibilities Include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and operating within a defined budget. The utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization's service.

Working Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dextender conditions with some exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness.

Reports to: Principal
Experience: Job Related is required
Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree
Equivalency: Per KSDE requirements to obtain license

Required Testing: As required by KSDE for license
License: Current Kansas Teaching license in the content area and grade level of the contracted position
Continuing education and training: As required by KSDE to maintain license and as required by State and District to perform job duties
Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Exempt Dependent on years of experience and education

FTE: 1.0
HOURS/DAY: 8
DAYS PER YEAR: Per Board of Education approved duty day calendar