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ELEMENTARY FUNCTIONAL/ LOW INCIDENCE SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

Derby Public Schools · Derby, KS · 1 wk ago
Education$50k/yrFull-time

About the Role

Tanglewood Elementary School is seeking an Elementary Functional / Low Incidence Special Education Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year.

Purpose

The Special Education Instructor creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students by designing instruction that meets their individual needs and abilities. The Special Education Instructor must work closely with the staff and administration of Derby Public Schools.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
  • Current Kansas State Teaching License with appropriate special education endorsement on file in the Central Office
  • A demonstrated commitment to career development and life-long learning

Essential Functions

  • Facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students
  • Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students
  • Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines
  • Communicate effectively with all members of the school district
  • Work effectively with community organizations
  • Appropriately operate all equipment as required
  • React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned
  • Ensure all students served are in their least restrictive environment
  • Support the value of an education
  • Support the philosophy and mission of the school district
  • Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations

General Responsibilities

  • Assist in the early recognition and prevention of educational concerns
  • Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review and re-evaluation process when requested
  • Coordinate the development and implementation of students' Individual Education Plan (IEP)
  • Plan and implement effective lessons based on the student IEP's, using time, materials and resources effectively
  • Implement training and other activities as recommended by related service providers, including occupational and physical therapists
  • Monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational decisions
  • Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback
  • In conjunction with the IEP team, provide the students with the least restrictive environment for all IEP goals
  • Demonstrate awareness of the needs of students and provide for individual differences
  • Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior
  • Direct and supervise the work of special education paraprofessionals as assigned
  • When working in the general education classrooms, establish and maintain a positive climate for learning working in concert with the general education instructors
  • Design instructional activities that meet individual needs and abilities

Pay

Salary is based on experience and education: $50,003 - $85,354. The regular teacher contract is currently 184.5 days.

Benefits

Employee benefits include uncategorized PTO, paid parental leave, and we accept PDC for salary placement. Health insurance, supplemental insurances, and other benefits are available (see the 2026 Benefit Guide for more information).

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