Special Education Teacher High School

Special Education Teacher @ Liberal High School

Location:

Liberal USD 480 – Liberal, Kansas. Position will begin August 1, 2026. Final date to receive applications: posted until filled. Salary: $51,788 to $85,927 per year. Position type:
Full-Time.

Job Details

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Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Dept./School: As Assigned

Primary Purpose

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Kansas teaching license and endorsements as required for the position or willing to obtain appropriate teaching license and/or endorsement.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area.
• Knowledge of Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation.
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs.
• Effective communication skills.

Experience:

• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience.

Sign-on Bonus: Up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Essential Job Functions

Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff to develop IEP through the general education intervention process for each assigned student.

Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and provide written evidence of preparation as required.

Conduct assessment of student learning styles; plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of student learning styles and needs.

Present subject matter effectively according to IEP guidelines, employing a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet needs and capabilities of each student.

Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.

Participate in IEP and general education intervention meetings on a regular basis.

Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.

Create a classroom environment conducive to learning, appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crisis situations.

Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.

Plan, assign, and direct the work of assigned paraprofessionals and oversee completion.

Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.

Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands /

Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions

• Maintain emotional control while under stress.
• Sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Use standard office equipment, including computers and peripherals, and other instructional equipment for prolonged periods.
• Lift and carry items frequently.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Maintain timeliness and regular attendance, and/or physical presence at the job.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Mary Foster, Director of Human Resources
• USD #480 District Office
• Phone:
• Email: