2025-2026 High Incidence/Interrelated Sped Teacher - Wamego Middle School

Educate Kansas • Wamego, KS

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About The Position

Wamego USD 320 has a vacancy for a High Incidence/Interrelated Special Education Teacher for Grades 6-8 at Wamego Middle School beginning the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants should hold or be eligible for a valid Kansas teaching license with a High Incidence and/or Interrelated Special Education endorsement to include grades 6-8. Certified teachers interested in pursuing an endorsement to teach special education through a waiver process are also encouraged to apply! Interested applicants should fill out the online application and attach any applicable documents. Position will be posted until the position has been filled. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible!

Requirements

• Candidates must hold or be eligible for an interrelated and/or high incidence license in special education in the state of Kansas

Responsibilities

• Fulfill role of case manager for special education students with academic and behavioral disabilities
• Oversee the development of compliant individualized education plans (IEP)
• Facilitate IEP team meetings
• Communicate frequently and effectively with parents
• Prepare lesson plans and provide direct special education services to students
• Create a classroom environment that is positive and conducive to learning
• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans that include positive behavior supports
• Work collaboratively with general education teachers to meet the needs of special education students
• Work collaboratively with other service providers
• Assist general education teachers with curriculum modifications necessary to enable students to participate and make progress in the general education curriculum
• Ensure the implementation of the IEP as written
• Assist with evaluations of students in determining eligibility and need for special education students
• Assess students' progress on a regular basis and reports this progress as required
• Supervise para-educators
• Communicate as necessary with building and district administration
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attend all required staff meetings and professional development activities
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Attractive salary schedule
• Fringe benefits
• Generous sick leave (including a sick leave pool)
• Small class sizes
• Teacher mentoring program
• Excellent professional development program
• Special incentives for teachers interested in earning their National Board certification including a $2,000 annual bonus upon successful completion of the program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree