Local Contract School Services - Special Education Teacher
Kansas City, MO
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Facility Type/Setting: K–12 School

Facility/Location: Not specified

Shift & Schedule: Traditional K–12 standard building schedule

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Contract Length: 40 Weeks

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Holds or is eligible for a teaching license with an endorsement in the appropriate subject area.
• Knowledge of subject content, specialized curriculum, and individualized teaching methodologies for diverse learning needs.
• Skilled in using multimedia and assistive technology to enhance learning.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, administrators, and parents.
• Strong oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities:

• Manage cases and develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Prepare progress reports, IEP documents, meeting notices, prior written notices, and other required documentation.
• Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings.
• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans.
• Participate in problem-solving teams and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Ensure students receive a free appropriate public education in accordance with applicable guidelines.
• Supervise and provide direction to paraeducators, new teachers, or other assigned personnel.
• Complete service documentation and billing requirements according to district policies and procedures.
• Apply current research and theory to educational programming and decision-making.
• Perform other duties as assigned.