Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Marion County Special Education Cooperative USD 617 • www.mcsec.org

Marion County Special Education Cooperative #617 has an opening for an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.  Applicants must have a current Kansas Teaching License and an Early Childhood Special Education endorsement. If applicant does not hold a current Kansas Teaching License and an Early Childhood Special Education endorsement, applicant can be placed on a waiver for three years through KSDE while earning an Early Childhood Special Education endorsement. 

 

Job Responsibilities: 

 

Assist with the development and implementation of compliant individualized education plans (IEP)

Facilitate IEP meetings

Communicate frequently and effectively with parents

Develop and implement behavior intervention plans that include positive behavior supports

Collaborate with itinerant staff, related services providers, other support staff, according to the needs of the children and families and the program.

Working with general education teachers, prepare lesson plans with curriculum modifications and deliver direct special education services

Ensure the implementation of the IEP as written

Coordinate evaluations of students to determining eligibility and need for early childhood special education students

Assess student progress and gather data as required by KSDE

Supervise para-educators

Communicate as necessary with building and district administration

Strive to maintain and improve professional competence

Attend all required staffings and professional development activities

Other duties as assigned by Director

 

Marion County Special Education Cooperative USD 617

Contact: Stacey Parks

sparks@mcsec.org

620-382-2858

Benefits Information

Full single health insurance policy paid Section 125 benefits and 403b retirement account options available.

Salary Information

Placement on the salary scale is determined by education level and years of service.

Employer Information

Marion County Special Education Cooperative #617 serves students in five school districts within Marion County, including USD 410 Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh, USD 408 Marion-Florence, USD 398 Peabody-Burns, USD 397 Centre-Lost Springs, and USD 411 Goessel. MCSEC is an inter-local that offers services for students birth to age 21.  

 

WHAT`S NEW:  In 2018, MCSEC and Tabor College partnered to form Project SEARCH, an educational transition program for older students with disabilities. Our Project SEARCH is a hybrid program that accepts interns from 18-30 years of age. The interns rotate through various departments of the college working in three different internship sites over the school year.  Marion County has appreciated this wonderful opportunity to further serve older students with disabilities.  

 

MARION COUNTY:  Marion County is on the west edge of the Flint Hills.  With both a county lake and a federal reservoir on either side of Marion, there is abundant, hunting, fishing, camping, and other lake activities within minutes of town.  When you find yourself in Marion County, you will find communities enriched with a deep historical heritage that is dedicated to preserving the past and embracing the future.

 

Marion County has twelve communities and each community has its own special events, shopping, museums, history, and beautiful parks. Marion County is home to two colleges and outstanding public schools!  

 

Come Live, Work, Play, and Grow With Us in Marion County.

 

LOCATION:  Marion is located along Hwy. 77 and Hwy. 56. We are roughly an hour drive to Salina or Wichita and approximately 45 minutes to El Dorado or Emporia. McPherson and Newton are within 25 minutes.  

 

BENEFITS:  Marion County Special Ed Coop offers competitive salaries, Section 125 benefits and 403b plans, and a board-paid single health insurance benefit for full-time employees. Universal Leave is granted annually. 

 

Stacey Parks

sparks@mcsec.org

620-382-2858

1500 E. Lawrence

Marion, KS  66861

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Job Contact Address

1500 E. Lawrence
Marion, KS 66861

Job Start Date

August-1-2024

Applications Due By

December-31-2024

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