2027* Teacher Specialized Classroom Elementary

Teacher Specialized Classroom Elementary

Lawrence Unified School District (KS), Multiple (Job pool - SpEd) – Lawrence, Kansas

Salary: $51,000 to $82,942 Per Year

Position Type: Full‑Time

Stipend: Annual $1,800 Special Education Services Stipend

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $2,000 per year available

Eligibility: Special education licensure

Positions may be filled on a full‑time or part‑time basis, depending on candidate preference and organizational needs.

Schedule:

FTE: 1.0, Hours/Day: 8, Days per year: 188 (new teachers)/186 (returning teachers), School Year: 2026-27.

• Kansas Teaching Certificate/License with Special Education endorsement.
• “Highly qualified” status according to KSDE and federal regulations.
• Alternative qualifications acceptable if approved by Board.

Principal or administrator designee.

Provide an effective program of instruction based on the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

• Builds instruction upon previously learned materials.
• Uses a variety of teaching materials and techniques appropriate for content area and for all students/adults.
• Assesses student/adult needs and progress regularly.
• Provides re‑teaching, adaptation, and/or extensions as needed.
• Demonstrates evidence of individual student/adult learning.
• Prepares for assigned classes and documents preparation.
• Demonstrates effective skills in reading, writing, math, and speaking as required for assignment.
• Demonstrates command of the subject matter and implements district curriculum and assessment program.
• Applies new instructional and technology skills.
• Collaborates with staff to plan curriculum, goals, objectives, methods, and assessments.
• Attends staff/team meetings and cooperates on resource sharing.
• Protects students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains a conducive classroom environment.
• Establishes and maintains communication with students, parents, colleagues, and others related to assignment.
• Demonstrates respect and value for all students and staff.
• Maintains professional and ethical standards.
• Tends to schedule and location requirements.
• Upholds school rules, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Maintains required state certification/licensure standards.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Maintain Kansas licensure.
• Clear, audible speech to various groups.
• Composition skills to produce written communication.
• Quick analysis and prompt advice.
• Courteous, timely, helpful responses to information requests.
• Use appropriate software, district computer systems, and communication equipment.
• Meet deadlines while managing responsibilities.
• Work constructively and cooperatively with others.

• Maintain current knowledge of special education laws and regulations.
• Perform accurate, functional assessment of individual student learning needs.
• Maintain accurate Individual Education Plans.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to develop supporting programs.
• Develop appropriate modifications, curriculum, and environments for students with exceptionalities.
• Work with various students with exceptionalities from all legally recognized domains.
• Attend a Special Education Academy.
• Support instructional process by developing special education student success.
• Deliver group and individual instruction within established curriculum guidelines.
• Collaborate to address instructional and classroom issues and respond to inquiries from students, parents and guardians.