Special Education Teacher - Pittsburg High School USD 250

Southeast Kansas Interlocal 637 • www.sekconnection.com/

Pittsburg High School 

Inclusion/Resource Special Education Teacher

 

Job Description

Purpose: 

The Special Education Teacher is an instructor of students with special needs and is responsible for the collaborative development of individualized education plans and services in the buildings assigned. To carry out these tasks, the Special Education Teacher must work closely with students, parents, general and special education staff, and general and special education administration.

 

Responsible To:

Director, Assistant Directors, Special Education Coordinators, and building Principal

 

Payment:

Based on educational level, certification(s), and years of experience

 

 Qualifications:

  • Appropriate current state licensure or ability to obtain a waiver.
  • Support an optimal learning environment in all educational settings.
  • Ability to demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.
  • Experience or understanding of essential functions of a special education teacher. Including knowledge of best practice in teaching, IEP writing, and familiarity of procedural due process.
  • Knowledge of building level special education programs and activities conform to federal, state, and Interlocal guidelines.
  • Able to demonstrate the capacity to communicate effectively with students, parents, paraeducators, related service providers, general education providers, and the district and special education administrative staff.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with public and private agencies, community organizations, and general education providers.
  • Ability to exhibit good time management and flexibility in scheduling.
  • Support the mission and the goals of SEK Interlocal #637.



For full job description and to apply:
https://sekinterlocal637.schoolspring.com?jobid=5058242

Benefits Information

BCBS health insurance, Cafeteria 125 plan

Salary Information

Dependent on experience and education.

Base Pay: $43,375

 

Employer Information

 

SEK Interlocal#637

Meeting Needs of Kids Through Quality Programs

SEK Interlocal #637 is a special education agency located in Pittsburg. The Interlocal employs approximately 140 teachers and 350 paraeducators. We provide a continuum of services to 13 school districts including #235 Uniontown, #246 Northeast, #247 Cherokee, #248 Girard, #249 Frontenac, #250 Pittsburg, #404 Riverton, #493 Columbus, #499 Galena, #504 Oswego, #505 Chetopa-ST Paul, #506 Labette CO, #508 Baxter Springs.

All children are entitled to an appropriate and well-rounded education. The SEK Interlocal operates its own comprehensive special education program for students with special needs. A full continuum of services is offered including: early childhood; learning disabled; intellectually delayed; other health impaired; autism; hearing impaired; speech/language pathology; emotionally disturbed; visually impaired and gifted.

Professional positions includes special education teachers, related services personnel and paraeducator positions. SEK Interlocal offers highly competitive compensation and benefits. The median salary for teachers in SEK Interlocal is $54,000+ and aligns with national average of teachers` salaries. The interlocal offers a monthly defined benefit for each employee which participates in the interlocal insurance plan. Insurance is provided through the Greenbush consortium and is underwritten by Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Employees and spouse employed by another Greenbush Consortium district are able to receive defined benefit toward the purchase of insurance from both the interlocal and the spouse`s employing district.

SEK Interlocal provides ten sick leave days per year and three personal days for professional staff. In addition, the interlocal provides a sick leave pool to employees after sick and personal days have been depleted. Unused sick and personal leave days are carried over into accumulated sick leave.

The Interlocal is seeking special education professionals wanting to make a difference in the future of exceptional children.

 

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Job Contact Address

400 N. Pine
Pittsburg, KS 66762

Job Start Date

August-9-2025

Applications Due By

May-1-2025

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