Middle School Special Education Teacher Job Overland Park area,Kansas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Middle School Special Education Teacher: 2026-2027 School Year
JOB TITLE:

Middle School Special Education Teacher JOB BRIEF:

We are seeking special education teachers to lead and direct students toward the fulfillment of their potential. The special education teacher should lead, implement, and coordinate a specialized designed instructional program for students receiving special education services with the goal of increasing educational opportunities in the least restrictive environment. Opportunities for high-incidence, low-incidence, and district-level social emotional/behavioral learning programs available.

LOCATION:

Eisenhower and Anthony Middle Schools

QUALIFICATIONS:

Kansas Teaching License.
Degree from an accredited college or university.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
All USD 383 employees must pass a background check.

DIVERSITY:

As an equal opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY:

Full time school year position.
Based on Salary Schedule.
Salary Schedule
Salary yet to be established.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal or Director of Special Services.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and delivers instruction aligned with district philosophy, instructional goals, and state standards.
Guides students in maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or students group involved.
Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning withing the limits of the resources provided by the district.
Demonstrates instructional and interpersonal strategies and techniques that are responsive to the cultural, ethnic, economic, and linguistic differences of students.
Evaluates student progress on a continual basis and reports at designated times.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for educational purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
Cooperates with other members of staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Other duties as assigned by the administration.

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Value of contributions per year- $8,772.
For the school year, USD 383 will pay the full health insurance premium for employees (Option C and Option

D). Short-term disability and FMLA.
Employee Assistance Program.
Additional Benefits Available
- Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance.
11 Paid Sick Leave days and 2 Personal days.

RETIREMENT:

USD 383 makes monthly contributions to a 403(b)-retirement account for all certified and eligible employees.
KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff contribution. Vested after five years.

TECHNOLOGY:

District provided devices - iPad, laptop and/or desktop for certified staff.

PAID COLLABORATION TIME. FLSA STATUS:
Exempt EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board of Education’s policy on evaluation of certified…