Elementary Special Education Teacher- 2026/27 School Year

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes referrals from appropriate sources
• Completes individual pupil evaluations in a timely manner
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and school
• Schedules individual pupil staffing conferences according to timelines
• Utilizes differentiated instruction and the IEP guiding document for all instructions; initiates IEP conferences as appropriate
• Interprets pupils’ educational needs and progress to parents; maintains a log of parent contacts
• Identifies the specific learning needs of each pupil properly identified as disabled and maintains a clear record of the pupil’s instructional experience and progress in the permanent Special Education file
• Schedules pupils for instruction in cooperation with the principal and other members of the building staff, if itinerant
• Demonstrates skill in pupil assessment as the basis for instructional programming
• Evaluates pupil progress and makes appropriate recommendations
• Acts as a resource for building staff regarding disabilities methods and materials
• Coordinates all activities and procedures with the building principal and the regional Exceptional Education Coordinator
• Keeps accurate attendance records; maintains discipline in the classroom
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Plays other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Missouri State Teacher Certification in Special Education (K-12)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in elementary education (for elementary level teaching)
• Certification in at least one subject area (for secondary level)
• Teaching experience in regular education

Physical Demands

• Sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers
• Bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance are provided
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS
• Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available