Incidence Sped Teacher

Position Type:
Special Education Services/ Special Education Teacher

Date Posted: 1/28/2026

Location:

Derby North Middle School

Date Available:

2026 - 2027

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Derby North Middle School is seeking a High-Incidence Special Education teacher for the  school year. Employee benefits include uncategorized PTO, paid parental leave and we accept PDC for salary placement. You can find a copy of our salary schedule starting on page 8 of the Certified Employee Master Contract handbook. Interested applicants will need to complete an online application through Frontline.

All inquiries should be directed to Gretchen Pontious, Principal at Derby High School, at  or Dawn Gresham, Director of Special Services, at

Position open until filled.

Special Education Teacher

All Job Description s are posted on our Job Description Index.

Salary is based on experience and education: $50,003 - $85,354

The regular teacher contract is currently 184.5 days.

See the 2026 Benefit Guide for more information on health insurance, supplemental insurances, and other benefits our staff are eligible for.

Elementary classroom teachers, as well as middle and high school level language arts teachers are required to hold an ESOL endorsement by the end of their third year with the district. Currently, this endorsement can be added by testing (no college courses are required). The district will provide a study session for the Praxis exam and reimburse teachers for cost of 1 exam.

Director of Special Services and Principal

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Current Kansas State Teaching License with appropriate special education endorsement on file in the Central Office.
• A demonstrated commitment to career development and lifelong learning.

• Facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students.
• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district.
• Work effectively with community organizations.
• Appropriately operate all equipment as required.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Ensure all students served are in their least restrictive environment.
• Support the value of an education.
• Support the philosophy and mission of the school district.
• Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally requires moving, lifting, carrying, pulling or pushing heavy objects or materials.
• Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach.
• Requires the ability to occasionally travel.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

• Assist in the early recognition and prevention of educational concerns.
• Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review and re-evaluation process when requested.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of students' Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Plan and implement effective lessons based on the student IEP's, using time, materials and resources effectively.
• Implement training and other activities as recommended by related service providers, including occupational and physical therapists.
• Monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational decisions.
• Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• In conjunction with the IEP team, provide the students with the least restrictive environment for all IEP goals.
• Demonstrate awareness of the needs of students and provide for individual differences.
• Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
• Direct and supervise the work of special education paraprofessionals as assigned.
• When working in the general education classrooms,…