Special Education Teacher (Disabilities)

Position Overview

1. Participate in the screening, evaluation, and identification practices of students with disabilities
2. Participate in special education planning, preparation, and service review meetings
3. Serve on school general education intervention (GEI) teams and other school based committee
4. Develop, implement, and measure appropriate goals and objectives for students with disabilities
5. Provide services for students in accordance with the student`s individualized education program (IEP)
6. Develop and implement appropriate lessons plans and activities for students with disabilities
7. Coordinate special education and related services with members of the IEP team
8. Complete and submit all special education documentation in a timely manner
9. Adhere to both SKACD and local district procedures
10. Participate in required inservice training and profession development actives
11. Ensure relevant teaching licensure and certification remain in good standing
12. Establish professional rapport; communicate effectively to teachers, staff, parents, and administrators
13. Demonstrate reflective teaching practices; explore and advocate for improved service delivery 
14. Complete other duties as assigned by SKAD administration 

Logistics, Work Location, Hours, Supervision, Salary, and Benefits

1. Worksite is assigned annually by the needs of SKACD; to be discussed at the time of hiring
2. The position will follow a 9-month teaching contract (w/opportunity for additional teaching opportunities during the summer months)
3. Working hours will be determined by the local school district where you are assigned
4. Reports to both SKACD administration and local district administration
5. The position may be responsible for supervision, evaluation, and training of para professionals
6. An overview of salary and benefits information is available at www.skacd.com/benefits 

Core Position Requirements

1. Education
   1. Minimum: Associates degree (or 60 college hours without earning a degree) in any field
   2. Preferred: Bachelor`s degree or higher in education discipline (e.g. elementary education, secondary education, early childhood education, special education)
2. Licensure:
   1.  Minimum: eligibility for an emergency substitute teaching license
   2. Preferred: fully certified special education teachers (or eligible for special education licensure waiver)
3. Maintain a valid drivers licensee and have access to reliable transportation
4. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. 

Application Procedure

1. Compete application online at EducateKansas.org or SKACD.com/employment

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