Special Education Teacher

TheraPeds • Edwardsville, KS

3d • $42 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a school-based Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year in Edwardsville, Kansas. This is a full-time, on-site position serving an elementary population, with guaranteed hours, designated planning and documentation time, a manageable caseload, and support from TheraPeds and the school district.

The teacher will work collaboratively with students, families, and school teams to provide individualized instruction and help students access their education, build skills, and make meaningful progress. The position involves supporting positive behavior, inclusion, independence, and student participation across school environments.

The role follows the teacher/school calendar and is scheduled for five days per week and 36–40 hours per week. Compensation is listed at $41.50–$46.75 per hour. W-2 benefits may be available to eligible employees; 1099 independent contractor opportunities may also be available. Specific compensation, benefits, and terms depend on the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field.
• Active or eligible Kansas educator certification with the appropriate Special Education endorsement.
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, eligibility, progress monitoring, and special education procedures.
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Good organization and time-management skills.
• Comfort with educational technology, data collection, and documentation.
• Ability to complete required background clearances.
• Ability to perform the physical functions necessary for assigned responsibilities, which may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and engaging with students throughout school environments.

Nice To Haves

• School-based special education experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group special education instruction.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals and services.
• Adapt curriculum and instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Collect data and monitor academic, behavioral, and functional progress.
• Complete progress reports, IEP documentation, and required records.
• Conduct or participate in educational assessments and eligibility processes.
• Serve as a case manager for assigned students.
• Participate in IEP, eligibility, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related-service providers, paraprofessionals, families, and administrators.
• Support positive behavior, inclusion, independence, and student participation across school environments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible W-2 employees.
• 401(k) for eligible W-2 employees.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Designated planning, documentation, and administrative time.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical, educational, and administrative support.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• Manageable caseload.
• For 1099 independent contractors, benefit resources and flexibility associated with independent contractor status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time