Anticipated Special Education Teaching ; Early Childhood and Elementary

Anticipated Special Education Teaching Positions for 2025-26 (Early Childhood and Elementary)

• Position Type:
  Special Education
• Date Posted: 11/14/2024
• Location:
  
  Flint Hills Special Education Cooperative

The Adaptive Special Education Teacher challenges each student to reach his/her highest academic potential through a relevant curriculum in a safe and effective learning environment. In achieving this common goal, the Adaptive Special Education Teacher collaborates with other members of the staff and administration to appropriately monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational decisions. Those with education/skills or experience in at least one of the following areas are needed: behavior specialist, resource or life skills.

According to negotiated agreement

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Current Kansas State Teaching Licensure with Special Education endorsement appropriate to the assignment on file in the Central Office.
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office.

• Demonstrate knowledge of content
• Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy
• Demonstrate knowledge of students
• Select instructional goals
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources
• Design coherent instruction
• Assess student learning utilizing alternative measures

• Create an environment of respect and rapport to support coping skills
• Establish a culture for learning
• Manage classroom procedures
• Manage student behavior
• Organize physical space

• Communicate clearly and accurately
• Use questioning and discussion techniques
• Engage students in learning
• Provide feedback to students
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness

• Adhere to contractual responsibilities
• Reflect on teaching practices
• Maintain accurate records
• Communicate with families
• Contribute to the school and district
• Grow and develop professionally
• Show professionalism
• Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal

• Support the mission and vision of the Flint Hills Special Education Cooperative.
• Assist with the ongoing curriculum revision process as well as other building/district level committee tasks.
• Help to sustain the profession by providing professional development and by supervising student teachers, observers, para-educators, and aides.
• Provide academic assistance to students before and after regular school hours.
• Obtain instructional resources and materials through processes outlined by the director and/or principal.
• Provide daily feeding/mealtime supervision, toileting and hygiene care as appropriate; monitor hallways and common areas.
• Stay abreast of new technologies to facilitate and support student learning, assistive technology, data management, and communication.