Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

TheraPeds • Kansas City, KS

3d • $50 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher to provide school-based teaching and case management services to preschool students in Kansas City, Kansas. The role includes conducting assessments, developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), evaluating student progress, and collaborating with therapists, educators, parents, and other interdisciplinary team members. The position is on-site and in-person, with district and TheraPeds support. The school year runs from October through May. Full-time work is listed as 37.5 hours per week, and part-time work as 20 hours per week. Guaranteed hours include documentation, administrative, and planning time. Compensation is listed as $50–$60+ per hour ($1,875–$2,250+ per week). Employment may be as a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor; benefits eligibility depends on employment status.

Requirements

• Teaching certification and a bachelor’s or master’s degree or higher in Special Education.
• State license as a special education teacher.
• Kansas teaching license with an Early Childhood Unified (ECU) endorsement, Birth through Grade 3.
• Experience working with children.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in using technology.
• Fingerprint background clearance.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents, exercising a high level of tact and discretion in internal and external communications.
• Ability to perform physical movements as needed when working and playing with students, including lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging in activities in varied physical locations.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and assess individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
• Deliver instruction tailored to students’ diverse learning styles and needs.
• Collaborate with parents, educators, and specialists to support student learning.
• Monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies to improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance, behavior, and progress.
• Create a welcoming, safe, and productive classroom environment that encourages positive behavior and learning.
• Guide and support classroom staff in implementing educational strategies for students with special needs.
• Provide teaching, case management, evaluations, and educational services.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with health, dental, and vision benefits and 401(k) for W-2 employees, subject to eligibility.
• Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates that include a health-benefit and tax stipend for 1099 contractors.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Bi-monthly salary deposits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time