Special Education Teacher - SLC - Washington

Special Education Teacher - SLC
- Washington

KCK Washington High School
- Kansas City, Kansas

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:
Apr 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

TITLE: Special Education Teacher

LOCATION: Washington

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

We operate 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, making us the fifth largest district in Kansas with approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian student population. The district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers.

• To advocate for the rights of students with special needs.
• To develop and maintain a positive professional working relationship with student, parents, teachers, administrators and other service providers.
• To be responsible for planning instructional programs for the classroom, including individual plans as outlined on students’ Individual Education Programs.
• To serve as a liaison between the school and the community.
• Establish I.E.P./annual review meetings, affording parents and student right to input and notifying all service providers per local guidelines.
• To serve as an active member on the I.E.P. team for students served yet not on the caseload.
• Develop and maintain all I.E.P.’s in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines.
• Maintain close communication with mainstream teachers and other service providers, keeping them fully informed of student progress.
• To carry out other responsibilities as assigned by the building administrator or special education administrator.
• Perform additional duties which will provide a positive role model for the student to follow both in the classroom and outside of the classroom setting.
• Evaluate student performance by performing diagnostic testing necessary in preparing for annual reviews and eligibility staffings, as well as quarterly updates on the I.E.P.
• Monitor student progress in mainstreamed classes.
• Assist in establishing class schedules.
• Supervise, evaluate and help train paraprofessionals as assigned.
• Request equipment and supplies as necessary to meet objectives outlined on individual student’s I.E.P.s.
• Demonstrate curriculum knowledge and teaching strategies.
• Implement behavioral intervention plans, as necessary.
• To be responsible for other duties deemed necessary and appropriate as outlined in federal, state and local guidelines and students’ Individual Educational Program.
• 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.

• Meet the employment qualifications set forth by the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education.
• Hold or be eligible for Kansas certification appropriate for the position.
• Must be tolerant and understanding of students with special needs.
• Show initiative, creativity, self‑motivation and good judgment.
• Demonstrate good judgment, adaptability and flexibility.
• Respect confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professional judgment, oral and written communication.
• Be efficient and organized in “paper management.”

Maintains communication with teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.

Provides health services, information, and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.

Completes accident/incident reports for students/staff.

Compiles data for statistical purposes.

Maintains confidentiality regarding…