Educate Kansas - Maize, KS
posted 26 days ago
About the position
Maize is projecting a need for additional High Incidence Special Education Teachers for the 2025-26 school year. If you have a passion for working with this population of students, we need you! Maize has a lot to offer teachers new to the district and those new to the profession. All new teachers are matched with a qualified mentor and both the mentor and mentee are supported by our team of Student Support Specialists and Instructional Coaches. Special Education Teachers receive additional training and support for the aspects that make their jobs unique. They also receive four half-days out of the classroom each year to work on IEPs and documentation. Maize is also resource rich in paras, administrators, counselors and support staff which creates a supportive work environment. Our teachers are encouraged to continue to learn and grow. Many of our High Incidence Teachers are working on their Masters degree in Special Education while teaching on a waiver. Tuition is reimbursed at $300 per credit hour. We also offer a professional learning series that qualifies for college credits.
Responsibilities
- Work with High Incidence Special Education students
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Collaborate with support staff and specialists
- Participate in professional development opportunities
- Provide additional training and support for unique job aspects
Requirements
- Passion for working with special education students
- Ability to develop and implement IEPs
- Collaboration skills with support staff and specialists
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in special education
- Master's degree in Special Education or working towards it
Benefits
- Base salary of $47,478
- $430 per month contribution towards health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement at $300 per credit hour
- Professional learning series qualifying for college credits
- Mentorship program for new teachers
- Eight half-day professional development opportunities throughout the school year
