Special Education Teacher

Heartspring • www.heartspring.org

The Heartspring School has an immediate opening for a special education teacher who would like to join our dedicated team who have found or renewed their purpose by working with our unique students. Together, we strive to fulfill our vision of, Creating hope and opportunity that changes the lives of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families.

Heartspring is located in Wichita, Kansas, and is a leading provider of services and therapies for children from Kansas and across the country who have complex needs and developmental disabilities. We offer a residential and day school, pediatric therapies, and autism services. Our school serves students aged 5 to 22 impacted by autism and other developmental disabilities. We specialize in caring for individuals with behaviors that interfere with academic, home, and community life.

Our unique school program focuses on improvement in all areas of a student`s life, including:

  1. Education
  2. Residential Living Skills
  3. Behavioral Health
  4. Medical Care
  5. Speech and Occupational Therapy

Applicants should hold or be eligible for a valid Kansas teaching license with a Low Incidence or equivalent Special Education endorsement. Heartspring can assist those without the needed license/endorsement through a waiver process and tuition assistance.

Application can be made on the Heartspring website here:

https://www.heartspring.org/careers/positions

 

Educational, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

Masters in Special Education or enrolled in a Special Education Degree program with plan of study on file with Heartspring and Special Education Waiver obtained, preferred

Licensed in the State of Kansas to teach level K- 12, required

Licensed at the Adaptive Level (Low and High Incident), preferred

Prior teaching experience preferred

Benefits Information

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
EAP
CEU Reimbursements
Generous paid vacation, sick, etc.

Salary Information

$57,540 - $92,834 depending on experience

Employer Information

Heartspring has been a leader and innovator in services for children with special needs and their families since it was founded in 1934 as the Institute of Logopedics. While the organization’s face and name have changed over the years, its dedication to the mission of helping children with special needs find greater independence has remained constant.

Over time, the organization has grown and evolved to meet the ever-changing challenges of children locally, regionally, and nationally. Today, Heartspring provides a wide range of services and therapies through several programs including the Heartspring Therapeutic School, Outpatient Services, and Family & Community Outreach.

For more information visit our website at http://www.heartspring.org/.

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Job Contact Address

8700 E 29th St N
Wichita, KS 67226

Job Start Date

June-1-2025

Applications Due By

August-1-2025

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