Special Education Teacher: Kingman Elementary School

Special Education Teacher:
Kingman Elementary School

South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative USD 605 •

This position is for a Special Education Teacher at Kingman Elementary School in Kingman, Kansas. This position is located within the SCKSEC Cooperative. Instruction of special needs students with differing disabilities, working with specialists, itinerants, staff, parents and para educators to provide quality education.

General Purpose

Responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programs and instruction for special needs students in both

self-contained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelors or graduate degree in the appropriate field

Kansas Teaching License

Appropriate Special Education endorsements, licensure, or waiver eligibility

Previous experience in diagnosing and assessing learning disorders preferred

Previous experience in educating special needs students preferred

Proven effective classroom and student behavior management skills

Knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies

Knowledge and understanding of State, local and federal regulations and policies affecting special education

Working knowledge of educational technology applications

Physical Requirements /Environmental Conditions

Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in an educational setting that is often fast-paced and high intensity.

Key Competencies

* organizational and planning skills

* collaboration and teamwork

* judgment and decision-making

* creative thinking

* problem-solving

* conflict management and resolution

* appreciation of diversity

* adaptability

Terms of Employment

Under the terms of the Negotiated Agreement. Generally, one-year and renewable.

Performance Review

Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes, Board of Education Policy and terms, if applicable, of the Negotiated Agreement.

Benefits Information

SCKSEC offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes: BCBS Health Insurance with defined benefit based on current Negotiated Agreement Section 125 Plan 403b Plan and Paid Sick and Personal leave.

Salary Information

Per the Negotiated Agreement.

Employer Information

South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative provides special education services to 15 school districts located in 8 counties. School districts served are:
Pratt, Skyline, Macksville, St. John, Stafford, Kingman-Norwich, Cunningham, Anthony-Harper, Attica, Medicine Lodge, Kiowa, Haviland, Greensburg, Lewis, and Coldwater-Protection.

In addition to the services provided in member district buildings, SCKSEC provides services at one alternative attendance center in Pratt and Life Skills Centers in Medicine Lodge and Kingman.

to learn more about what SCKSEC has to offer.