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Position: 2026-27 Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

2026-27 Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

North Kansas City Schools EARLY EDUCATION CENTER – Gladstone, Missouri

Job Details

Job : 5675466
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

North Kansas City will accept applications from retirees interested in applying for the open Special Education vacancies. North Kansas City offers a one-time $5000 critical needs bonus after 90 days of completed employment for Special Education vacancies.

Qualifications

Missouri certification in one or a combination of the following areas:
Mild-moderate disabilities (includes LD, BD/ED, M, R, and OHI certifications), hearing impaired, visually impaired, or severely developmentally disabled disabilities.
Other qualifications considered appropriate and acceptable by the Board.

Reports To

The Special Education Teacher functions under the direct supervision of the school site principal in collaboration with the Director of Pupil Services.

Job Goal

To provide specialized instruction and coordination of special education services for individual students with disabilities.

Performance Responsibilities

Serves as a case manager in the development and implementation of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.

Provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities, both in the regular education classroom and in separate special education classes or settings.

Communicates with regular education teachers and principals regarding the educational needs and programs for students with disabilities.

Collaborates with the school team in implementing effective specialized teaching strategies for students with disabilities.

Maintains records regarding individual student progress toward IEP goals and objectives, services and accommodations provided, parent contacts, notices, and other documentation as required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulations, the Director of Pupil Services or the school principal.

Participates in student eligibility evaluations and re-evaluations.

Participates in the development of an annual budget request for instructional materials needed to implement and support IEPs for students with disabilities.

Initiates regular communication with parents of students with disabilities.

Uses technology effectively to implement instruction and to manage documentation requirements.

Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.

Complies with good safety practices.

Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.

Other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary may be assigned.

Physical Demands

The individual must regularly walk, hear, speak, and have close, moderate, and distance vision. The position requires a moderate amount of travel between district facilities.

Conditions and Environment

The work environment is consistent with a typical office/school environment.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board of Education. Benefits according to Board policies.

FLSA

Exempt

Retirement

Public School Retirement System (PSRS)

Certificates and Licenses

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Evaluation

Performance evaluated by the Board’s policy on evaluations and the Performance-Based Teacher Evaluation process.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher >
Early Childhood, Special Education >
General Special Education

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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