Special Education Teacher - SLC - Carl Bruce

Special Education Teacher Location: Carl Bruce, Kansas City, Kansas Job ID: 5751947 Application Deadline: May 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: Jun 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Goal To provide students with the ability to obtain knowledge, information, skills and to have a sense of self‑worth and dignity that will help them be successful as they transition from high school to the community. Essential Functions Advocate for the rights of students with special needs. Develop and maintain a positive professional working relationship with students, parents, teachers, administrators and other service providers. Plan instructional programs for the classroom, including individual plans as outlined on students’ Individual Education Programs. Serve as a liaison between the school and the community. Establish IEP / annual review meetings and notify all service providers per local guidelines. Serve as an active member on the IEP team for students, including those not on the caseload. Develop and maintain all IEPs in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines. Maintain close communication with mainstream teachers and other service providers to keep them fully informed of student progress. Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by the building administrator or special education administrator. Perform additional duties that provide a positive role model for the student both in and outside the classroom. Evaluate student performance by performing diagnostic testing necessary for annual reviews and eligibility staffings, as well as quarterly updates on the IEP. Monitor student progress in mainstreamed classes. Assist in establishing class schedules. Supervise, evaluate and help train paraprofessionals as assigned. Request equipment and supplies as necessary to meet objectives outlined in individual students’ IEPs. Demonstrate curriculum knowledge and teaching strategies. Implement behavioral intervention plans, as necessary. Perform other duties considered necessary and appropriate as outlined in federal, state and local guidelines and students’ Individual Education Programs. Work a full duty day in the location or locations assigned by the supervisor. Maintain physical and emotional ability to perform required work in a fast‑paced, highly intensive school environment. Maintain a neat and appropriate appearance. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Meet the employment qualifications set forth by the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education. Hold or be eligible for Kansas certification appropriate for the position. Be tolerant and understanding of students with special needs. Show initiative, creativity, self‑motivation and good judgment. Demonstrate good judgment, adaptability and flexibility. Respect confidentiality. Excellent interpersonal skills, professional judgment, oral and written communication. Be efficient and organized in paper management. Communication Maintain communication with teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action that meets the educational needs of students. Provide health services, information, and counseling effectively to promote health and wellness of the school community. Complete accident/incident reports for students and staff. Compile data for statistical purposes. Maintain confidentiality regarding educational records. Organization Maintain a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation. Maintain the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies. Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. Perform other related work as required. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Language Skills Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. The employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk or hear, occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds, and sometimes push items of 50 pounds such as a wheelchair or furniture. The employee may occasionally visit a child’s home. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and depth perception. Work Environment The work environment is generally loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. The employee is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output, and well‑being. Other Skills and Abilities Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication. Terms of Employment 186 Days Salary Certified Salary Schedule: FLSA Status Exempt Report To Principal Evaluation Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex/gender (including orientation, identity or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. ADA Compliance Statement The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. 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