Interrelated Special Education Teacher - TES

Tonganoxie USD 464 • www.tong464.org

The TBLSEC is accepting applications for an Interrelated Teacher at Tonganoxie Elementary School. Applicants must hold or be eligible for a High Incidence/Adaptive Special Education license. We also will consider applicants who have or are eligible for a provisional high incidence license or are willing to work towards that licensure through the waiver process. To be eligible for the waiver process- applicants must have a valid Kansas teaching license. 


REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Special Education Administrators


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:


1.  Fulfill role of case manager for special education students with academic and behavioral disabilities
2.  Oversee the development of compliant individualized education plans (IEP)
3.  Facilitate IEP team meetings
4.  Communicate frequently and effectively with parents
5.  Prepare lesson plans and provide direct special education services to students
6.  Create a classroom environment that is positive and conducive to learning
7.  Develop and implement behavior intervention plans that include positive behavior supports

8.  Willingness to receive and Implement trainingto prevent- de-escalate- and if necessary- intervenewhen student behavior         poses a threat of harm to themselves and/or others.
9.  Work collaboratively with general education teachers to meet the needs of special education students
10. Work collaboratively with other service providers
11. Assist general education teachers with curriculum modifications necessary to enable students to participate and make             progress in the general education curriculum
12. Ensure the implementation of the IEP as written.
13. Assist with evaluations of students in determining eligibility and need for special education students.
14. Assess students’ progress on a regular basis and reports this progress as required.
15. Supervise para-educators
16. Communicate as necessary with building and district administration
17. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
18. Attend all required staff meetings and professional development activities.
19. Other duties as assigned.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment.


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Tonganoxie USD 464 - www.tong464.org

OUR SCHOOLS

Tonganoxie USD 464 serves approximately 1,946 students in three schools.

  1. Tonganoxie Elementary School ~ Grades Prekindergarten-5
  2. Tonganoxie Middle School ~ Grades 6-8
  3. Tonganoxie High School ~ Grades 9-12
  4. District Administrative Center and Board of Education Office

District Highlights:

  1. Completion of $51.4MM bond project to build new high school classrooms and           athletic facilities completed in January 2023
  2. Recently awarded Copper Stars by KSDE for High School Graduation and                       Postsecondary Success
  3. Special Education Cooperative, in conjunction with Basehor-Linwood USD 458

OUR TEACHERS

Tonganoxie USD 464 recognizes that our teachers are our most valuable asset. We strive to offer competitive salaries, a myriad of professional development opportunities, and outstanding benefits. The district currently has 328 employees: 161 teachers, 16 administrators & supervisors, and 151 support staff.

Teachers who join our district will enjoy:

  1. Starting annual salary ranging from $44,400-$48,200
  2. Generous sick, personal, and professional leave days
  3. District-paid health insurance
  4. Collaborative work environment
  5. Culture of high expectations & results
  6. Various parent/volunteer support organizations

OUR COMMUNITY

USD 464 is located in Tonganoxie, Kansas, which has a population of 5,583 and enjoys low crime, low cost of living, and a plethora of parks and trails. Tonganoxie`s recreation commission offers sports leagues and activities for all ages, and the water park is a great spot to cool off on a summer day! Tonganoxie is conveniently located 15 minutes from Lawrence, 40 minutes from Topeka, and 3 miles north of Interstate 70, which makes for a quick 25 minute ride to downtown Kansas City. Tonganoxie residents enjoy major metropolitan amenities, arts, entertainment, sports, festivals, diversity, education, parks, and trails, as well as our award-winning schools, hometown atmosphere, & beautiful countryside!

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Job Contact Address

300 US Highway-24/40
Tonganoxie, KS 66086

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Applications Due By

May-31-2024

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