Special Education Teacher - SPED Teacher - Life Skills/SAILS

KCK•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide students with the ability to obtain knowledge, information, skills and to have a sense of self-worth and dignity that will help them be successful as they transition from high school to the community. This role involves advocating for students with special needs, developing instructional programs, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support student success.

Requirements

Meet the employment qualifications set forth by the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education.
Hold or be eligible for Kansas certification appropriate for the position.
Must be tolerant and understanding of students with special needs.
Show initiative, creativity, self-motivation, and good judgment.
Demonstrate good judgment, adaptability, and flexibility.
Respect confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal skills, professional judgment, oral and written communication.
Be efficient and organized in “paper management”.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The employee must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike or wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture.
While performing the duties of the job the employee occasionally may visit a child’s home.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community
Ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication

Responsibilities

Advocate for the rights of students with special needs.
Develop and maintain a positive professional working relationship with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other service providers.
Plan instructional programs for the classroom, including individual plans as outlined on students’ Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
Serve as a liaison between the school and the community.
Establish IEP/annual review meetings, affording parents’ and students’ right to input and notifying all service providers per local guidelines.
Serve as an active member on the IEP team for students, served yet not on the caseload.
Develop and maintain all IEPs in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
Maintain close communication with mainstream teachers and other service providers, keeping them fully informed of student progress.
Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by the building administrator or special education administrator.
Perform additional duties which will provide a positive role model for the student to follow both in the classroom and outside of the classroom setting.
Evaluate student performance by performing diagnostic testing necessary in preparing for annual reviews and eligibility staffings, as well as quarterly updates on the IEP.
Monitor student progress in mainstreamed classes.
Assist in establishing class schedules.
Supervise, evaluate, and help train paraprofessionals as assigned.
Request equipment and supplies as necessary to meet objectives as outlined on individual students’ IEPs.
Demonstrate curriculum knowledge and teaching strategies.
Implement behavioral intervention plans, as necessary.
Be responsible for other duties deemed necessary and appropriate as outlined in federal, state and local guidelines and students’ Individual Educational Program.
Ability to work a full duty day in the location or locations assigned by the supervisor.
Physical and emotional ability to perform required work and move about as needed in the fast-paced, highly intensive school environment.
Maintain a neat and appropriate appearance.
Other duties as assigned.
Maintain communication with teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.
Provide health services, information, and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
Complete accident/incident reports for students/staff.
Compile data for statistical purposes.
Maintain confidentiality regarding educational records.
Maintain a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation.
Maintain the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies.
Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
Perform other related work as required.
Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
Plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community.
Speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.