Special Education Teacher - K-8

DeLaSalle • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DeLaSalle High School is looking for highly effective, highly qualified and highly motivated individuals to join our organization. Ideal candidates will have experience in urban education and be committed to our school purpose, mission, and vision. DeLaSalle prepares students to pursue extraordinary paths by supporting them with social-emotional learning, mentorship and personalized plans for beyond high school. School Mission: DeLaSalle develops courageous students with success plans that enable them to be strong community participants and leaders. School Purpose: DeLaSalle students graduate with the confidence to pursue their interests and the intellectual and emotional readiness to become effective contributors and leaders in their community.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• A valid Missouri Teacher's Certificate (applicable level-area endorsements preferred)
• Ability to pass an extensive background check
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education and DLS HS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong PC skills
• Organized, self-starter with the ability to adapt to support the best interest of the student
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students

Nice To Haves

• Experience in urban education

Responsibilities

• Provides personalized educational services to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Developing and monitoring Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Conducting needs assessments
• Collaborating with educators and specialists
• Strategic planning
• Creating instructional materials
• Fostering an inclusive environment
• Monitoring student's progress, implementing interventions, and collaborating with teams
• Adapting the curriculum, maintaining communication with parents, managing classroom and behavioral aspects, and ensuring compliance with regulations

Benefits

• Relocation stipends (Out of State Candidates)
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Small classroom sizes
• Growth (All teachers receive an instructional coach to support your development)
• Teacher autonomy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level