SPED Pathways Teacher - TBLSEC

Applications will be accepted Monday, June 15, 2026 12:00 AM – Monday, August 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Title: 18-21 SPED Pathways Teacher

Reports to: Building Principal & Special Education Director

Position Summary: The TBLSEC, Tonganoxie/Basehor-Linwood Special Education Cooperative, is accepting applications for a teacher of Pathways, a community-based program designed to assist students aged 18-21 with adaptive to severe cognitive disabilities in the transition from school to adult life. Applicants must have, or be eligible for, a valid Kansas teaching license with a special education low incident endorsement. Consideration will also be given to applicants who have or are eligible for a provisional license or are willing to work toward special education licensure through the waiver process.

To be eligible for the waiver process, applicants must have a valid Kansas teaching license. Applicants working toward special education licensure through the limited apprentice program with an approved plan of study will also be given consideration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in low incidence special education
• Currently hold or be eligible for a Kansas certificate in respective content area
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods of effective instruction
• Desire and ability to work with students and staff
• A willingness to cooperate with and follow the directions of the school principal
• The ability and willingness to communicate with parents
• Ability to plan, organize, and see that activities are completed
• Proficient in data collection and reporting
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google applications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Valid Teaching Certificate with applicable level area endorsements.
• 5+ years of directly related verifiable experience in Special Education.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Ability to establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual educational needs of students.
• Ability to ensure all activities conform to District guidelines.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.
• Ability to react to change in an instructional and productive manner, and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to be mobile in the classroom.
• Ability to monitor student achievement and teacher (self) effectiveness, and make changes to instruction techniques to improve student achievement.
• Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the district.
• Ability to work with technology/computer systems.
• Ability to supervise, direct, motivate, and correct employee’s job performance.
• Ability to model commitment and dedication to work.
• Ability to work independently and without supervision, and complete work in an efficient manner.

General Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment for learning.
• Communicates with parents and counselors on a student's progress.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities related to Special Education.
• Ensures that all activities conform to district guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Works effectively with community organizations.
• Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned.
• Supports the value of education.
• Supports the mission and vision of USD #458.
• Keeps abreast of new information, best practices, innovative ideas, and techniques.
• Adheres to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or other Administrative Staff.

Physical Requirements: Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move…