Low Incidence​/Mixed Abilities Sped Teacher

LOW INCIDENCE / MIXED ABILITIES SPED TEACHER

• Position Type:
  Special Education Services/ Special Education Teacher

• Date Posted: 5/6/2026

• Date Available:

• Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Special Education Teacher: Wineteer Elementary School is seeking an Elementary Low Incidence / Mixed Abilities Special Education Teacher for the  school year. Employee benefits include uncategorized PTO, paid parental leave and we accept PDC for salary placement. You can find a copy of our salary schedule starting on page 8 of the Certified Employee Master Contract handbook. Interested applicants will need to complete an online application through Frontline.

All inquiries should be directed to Shawn Springer, Principal at Wineteer Elementary, at  or Dawn Gresham, Director of Special Services, at

Salary is based on experience and education: $50,003 - $85,354
The regular teacher contract is currently 184.5 days.

See the 2026 Benefit Guide for more information on health insurance, supplemental insurances, and other benefits our staff are eligible for.

Purpose: The Special Education Instructor creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students by designing instruction that meets their individual needs and abilities. The Special Education Instructor must work closely with the staff and administration of Derby Public Schools.

Responsible to: Director of Special Services and Principal
Salary: Annual Contract

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university.
• Current Kansas State Teaching License with appropriate special education endorsement on file in the Central Office.
• A demonstrated commitment to career development and life-long learning.

1. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students.
• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district.
• Work effectively with community organizations.
• Appropriately operate all equipment as required.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Ensure all students served are in their least restrictive environment.
• Support the value of an education.
• Support the philosophy and mission of the school district.
• Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.

2. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally requires move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach.
• Requires the ability to occasionally travel.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.