Special Education Teacher-Specialized Life Skills-F.L.Schlagle

KCK•Kansas City, KS

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher—Specialized Life Skills at F.L. Schlagle helps students gain knowledge, information, and skills and develop self-worth and dignity as they transition from high school to the community. The teacher advocates for students with special needs, plans and delivers instruction based on students’ Individual Education Programs (IEPs), and coordinates with families, school staff, service providers, and the community. The role includes maintaining IEPs and related documentation, monitoring and evaluating student progress, implementing behavioral intervention plans, and supervising and supporting paraprofessionals. The position is based in a fast-paced, highly intensive school environment and requires the ability to work a full duty day at assigned locations. The term of employment is 186 days; salary is determined by the Certified Salary Schedule. The position is exempt and reports to the Principal.

Requirements

Meet employment qualifications set 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.
Be tolerant and understanding of students with special needs.
Demonstrate initiative, creativity, self-motivation, sound judgment, adaptability, and flexibility.
Respect confidentiality.
Have excellent interpersonal skills, professional judgment, and oral and written communication skills.
Be efficient and organized in paper management.
Be able to apply current research and theory to instructional programs and plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and students’ needs and abilities.
Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and the community.
Be able to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Be able to read and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and protocols; and present information effectively to groups.
Be able to perform the physical and emotional demands of work in a fast-paced, highly intensive school environment.

Responsibilities

Advocate for the rights of students with special needs.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other service providers.
Plan classroom instructional programs, including individual plans outlined in students’ IEPs.
Serve as a liaison between the school and the community.
Schedule IEP and annual review meetings, provide parents and students the opportunity for input, and notify service providers according to local guidelines.
Participate actively on IEP teams for students served, including students not on the teacher’s caseload.
Develop and maintain IEPs in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
Communicate with mainstream teachers and service providers about student progress.
Evaluate student performance through diagnostic testing for annual reviews and eligibility staffings, and provide quarterly IEP updates.
Monitor student progress in mainstreamed classes and assist in establishing class schedules.
Supervise, evaluate, and help train assigned paraprofessionals.
Request equipment and supplies needed to meet objectives in individual students’ IEPs.
Demonstrate curriculum knowledge and teaching strategies, and implement behavioral intervention plans as necessary.
Maintain communication with teachers, school personnel, and parents or guardians to support students’ educational needs.
Maintain confidentiality of educational records and organize required documentation.
Use existing technology effectively and complete other duties as assigned or required by applicable guidelines and students’ IEPs.
Provide a positive role model for students in and outside the classroom.
Work a full duty day at assigned locations and maintain a neat, appropriate appearance.