Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Special Education Teacher – Elementary Autism & Self-Contained Classroom

Kansas City, Missouri

Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking a passionate Special Education Teacher to join an elementary school team supporting students in an Autism and/or self-contained classroom.

This full-time opportunity is ideal for an educator who enjoys creating a structured, supportive environment while helping students reach their individual goals.

Compensation & Perks

• $48–$55 per hour, based on experience
• Sign-on bonus opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Paid for direct and indirect time, including IEP meetings, documentation, evaluations, and report writing
• W-2 employment
• Ongoing mentorship and support from Clinical Directors and Team Leaders
• Access to our School-Based Academy and educational resources

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement instruction aligned with students’ IEP goals
• Support students with Autism and diverse learning and behavioral needs
• Create a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Monitor student progress and maintain documentation
• Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with families, administrators, and related service providers
• Utilize evidence-based instructional and behavioral strategies

Requirements

• Missouri Special Education Teaching Certification preferred
• Candidates working toward Missouri Special Education certification are encouraged to apply
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, or related field
• Experience with Autism or diverse learning needs preferred
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Ability to obtain required state and district clearances

Ready to make a difference? Apply today to learn more about this Special Education Teacher opportunity with Kelly Pediatric Therapy!

 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly Pediatric Therapy?

Looking to impact the future of children’s lives? At Kelly Pediatric Therapy, we endeavor to find the right therapy or related service opportunities for providers who are dedicated to our passion of helping children thrive. Kelly Pediatric Therapy is leading the charge as a provider focused environment, in the areas of Early Intervention, School-Based Services, and Outpatient care. No need for you to navigate the pediatric therapy world alone. Committed to quality treatment and provider retention, we offer programming, solutions, and resources - Always allowing you to treat with confidence, knowing that mentors, other clinicians, clinical directors, resources, ideas, and experience surround you and are available for you to utilize.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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