Special Education Teacher - Chaparral High School 2023-2024 School Year

South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative USD 605 • www.scksec.com

Responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programs and instruction for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel.

Qualifications and Experience:

  1. Bachelor’s or graduate degree in the appropriate field
  2. Kansas teaching license
  3. Appropriate Special Education endorsements, licensure, or waiver eligibility
  4. Previous experience in diagnosing and assessing learning disorders preferred
  5. Previous experience in educating special needs students preferred
  6. Proven effective classroom and student behavior management skills
  7. Knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies
  8. Knowledge and understanding of State, local and federal regulations and policies affecting special education
  9. Working knowledge of educational technology applications

Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities: 

  1. Identify the needs of assigned students through formal and informal assessments
  2. Review referral data, history and assessment data to develop appropriate goals and objectives for each student
  3. Confer with general education teachers regarding the educational, social, emotional and physical needs and objectives of each student
  4. Plan, develop and implement individualized learning plans for each student
  5. Design appropriate teaching strategies
  6. Prepare instructional materials and lesson plans according to Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
  7. Review IEPs with parents, school administrators and general education teachers
  8. Utilize appropriate methods of learning delivery and instruction to meet the needs of each student in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
  9. Monitor, evaluate and document each student`s progress utilizing appropriate measurements and assessment devices
  10. Prepare timely progress reports for each student
  11. Develop and implement necessary interventions and strategies to promote achievement of student objectives
  12. Collaborate and consult with general school personnel regarding the implementation of the IEPs and special educational services
  13. Modify and adapt conventional educational programs and curriculum to meet the requirements of special needs students
  14. Maintain regular communication with parents by means of email, phone calls, conferences and progress reports
  15. Assist parents with understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavioral standards
  16. Ensure adherence to reasonable rules of classroom discipline and order to maintain a secure and effective learning environment
  17. Manage student behavior through monitoring, supervising and assessing behavioral patterns
  18. Utilize appropriate corrective methods to modify behavior
  19. Develop and implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) where necessary
  20. Instruct students on socially acceptable behaviors and personal development skills
  21. Prepare special needs students for inclusion and transition to mainstream
  22. Maintain accurate and complete records in compliance with school district regulations and legal requirements
  23. Maintain a current knowledge of special education best practices and trends

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Benefits Information

SCKSEC offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes: BCBS Health Insurance with defined benefit based on current Negotiated Agreement, Section 125 Plan, 403b Plan, and Paid Sick and Personal leave.

Salary Information

Per the Negotiated Agreement

Employer Information

South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative provides special education services to 15 school districts located in 8 counties. School districts served are: Pratt, Skyline, Macksville, St. John, Stafford, Kingman-Norwich, Cunningham, Anthony-Harper, Attica, Medicine Lodge, Kiowa, Haviland, Greensburg, Lewis, and Coldwater-Protection.  

In addition to the services provided in member district buildings, SCKSEC provides services at one alternative attendance center in Pratt and Life Skills Centers in Medicine Lodge and Kingman. 

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Job Contact Address

412 Sandy Lane
Pratt, KS 67124

Job Start Date

August-1-2023

Applications Due By

December-31-2023

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