Provide identified students with appropriate learning experiences that develop potential and lead to post-secondary achievement.
Provide services for high school students working in collaboration with others to develop vocational, independent living, and self-care skills.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Kansas teaching certificate with SPED Endorsement or willingness to work toward
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of the educational needs of students with disabilities
Knowledge of strategies and materials for the education of students with disabilities.
Ability to design and implement post secondary transition plans
Flexibility and confidence in working with students, their parents, and community partners.
Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation
Knowledge of assessment principals and design
Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements of students with disabilities
Ability to supervise support staff in meeting the needs of the program
Ability to interpret data
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Teacher of students with disabilities.
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional and Program Management
Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the program.
Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students based on the district's goals and objectives.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media which meet the needs and capabilities of students.
Conduct student assessments and adapt curriculum and lesson plans accordingly, providing differentiation and/or extensions of lessons.
Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to address student's need.
Build professional relationships with colleagues, community, and parents.
Develop and revise curriculum.
Travel as required to fulfill responsibilities of the job.
Participate in professional learning communities (PLCs).
Staff Development
Maintain and improve competence through participation in professional training.
Assist with maintaining paraeducator training records.
Other
Assist in communicating information to parents.
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other student documents required.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervision of paraeducators.
Benefits Information
Full District Paid Single Medical and Dental Coverage
Free Annual Eye Exams with Medical Coverage
Ancillary and Voluntary offerings include Vision Materials Coverage
District Paid Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life
Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft Insurance
Flexible Spending options for Medical Expenses and Dependent Day Care
District contribution to Health Saving Account
District contribution to 403b retirement plan in addition to KPERS - State of Kansas Retirement
Paid Time Off
Seasonal Breaks, Weekends, Holidays Off
Tuition Assistance partnership with FHSU
Salary Information
180 Working Days per Year, 7.5 hours per day.
Compensation: $46435 - $68085, depending on professional development and years of experience.
Employer Information
Hays School District has about 3,000 students that are enrolled in a high school, middle school, four elementary schools, and an alternative school. The staff of Unified School District No. 489 are recognized throughout Kansas and across the nation as leaders in educational excellence.
Hays Public Schools enjoy tremendous support from the community. Through this support, USD 489 is able to offer programs like all-day, kindergarten, the smallest class sizes in the state for districts our size, and a longer school year. An extensive special education program serves children with special needs. Early childhood programs serve children and their families in a three-county area from before-birth to age six. Technology, throughout the district, is used to supplement and strengthen the instructional program. The most noticeable aspect of our technology is in our ratio of students to computers. At Hays High and the middle schools it is 1:1; and 2:1 in the elementary schools.
While doing an excellent job on the test score race, the staff continues to seek to develop the creativity, curiosity, and problem solving skills of students as well. The challenges of the future are best dealt with by applying creativity and foresight to a solid foundation. We are equipped at USD 489.
To learn more about our schools, visit our website at www.usd489.com
