Limited Residency License Program: Special Education Incidence; Formerly Para-To-Teacher Program SY

Position: Limited Residency License Program: Special Education High Incidence (Formerly Para-To-Teacher Program) SY26/27
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Limited Residency License Program (LRL):
Special Education High Incidence

(Formerly Para-To-Teacher Program)

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students. 60+ languages are spoken in our students' homes. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest-rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, seven middle schools, and five college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth-largest district in the state of Kansas. Our student population is approximately 58.7% Hispanic, 21.9% African American, 8.2% White, and 6.8% Asian. The district employs approximately 4,000 employees, including over 1,800 certified professionals, to serve our students.

JOB GOAL:

To facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts, skills, and behaviors that contribute to developing mature, able, and responsible members of society. To ensure continuous improvement in academic, social, and behavioral goals aligned with national and state standards, and collaboratively develop and implement Individualized Education Plans for students identified with disabilities.

If you are interested in the Limited Residency License program, please register and attend a virtual information session before completing the application.

Mandatory Documents (applications are not considered until all documents are received).

* Resume:
Covers your full and part-time employment.

* Cover Letter: A minimum one-page document explaining why you wish to teach a diverse student population and what qualifies you to become a teacher. Include any paid or volunteer opportunities you completed where you currently or previously worked with children from preschool to high school age.

* Unofficial transcripts:
All colleges/universities you attended, including community colleges, will be considered with the initial application. Please attach your transcripts to the application.

* Letters of Recommendation:
You will need three references, including at least one current or previous supervisor and two colleagues.

* Consent to Release Information Link:
Please complete the FERPA form so that your transcript evaluation results will be released to Kim Smith, advisor for alternative certification programs.

Virtual Information Sessions

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 5 PM - 6 PM

Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 5 PM - 6 PM

Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 5 PM - 6 PM

Virtual Information Sessions Registration Link

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* To advocate for the rights of students with special needs.

* To develop and maintain a positive professional working relationship with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other service providers.

* Responsible for planning instructional programs for the classroom. This includes but is not limited to, individual plans as outlined in students' Individual Education Programs.

* To serve as a liaison between the school and the community.

* Establish I.E.P./annual review meetings, afford parents and students the right to input, and notify all service providers per local guidelines.

* To serve as an active member of the I.E.P. team for students.

* Develop and maintain all I.E.P.s in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.

* Maintain close communication with general education teachers and other service providers, keeping them informed of student progress.

* To carry out other responsibilities as assigned by the building administrator or special education administrator.

* Perform additional duties that serve as a positive role model for the student to follow, both in and out of the classroom.

* Evaluate student performance by performing diagnostic testing necessary in preparing for annual reviews and eligibility meetings, as well as quarterly updates on the I.E.P.

* Monitor student progress in all classes.

* Assist in establishing class schedules.

* Supervise, evaluate, and help train paraprofessionals as assigned.

* Request equipment and supplies as necessary to meet objectives as outlined on individual students' I.E.P.s

* Demonstrate curriculum knowledge and teaching strategies.

* Implement behavioral intervention plans as necessary

* Responsible for other necessary and appropriate duties outlined in federal, state, and local guidelines and students' Individual Educational Programs.

* Ability to work a full duty day in the location or locations assigned by the supervisor.

* Physical and emotional ability to perform required work and move about as needed in the fast-paced, highly intensive school environment.

* Maintain a neat and appropriate appearance.

* Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

* The applicant must be accepted or prepared to be accepted and enrolled in a Limited Residency License Program (formally a Para to Teacher Program) from an accredited Kansas university.

* GPA requirement of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale for the…