Special Education TEACHER

Special Education TEACHER OPENINGS

Tri-County is taking applications for Full Time Special Education Teachers (EC, Elementary, Secondary) for the  school year. Applicants must have, or be eligible for, a Kansas teaching license in special education. We would be willing to consider applicants who are eligible for a provisional license in special education or applicants who are willing to work towards licensure through the waiver process (must still have a KSDE teaching license).

To apply for a specific position, please complete the certified application available atHERE

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, in a variety of situations (ie. With students, school personnel, administration, parents, and community groups).
• Analyze a situation and develop appropriate responses and interventions.
• Respond in a timely manner to requests for information.
• Use current software and programs to perform job responsibilities.
• Work effectively with other personnel.
• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Ensure that all student activities conform to federal, state and Interlocal guidelines.
• Work effectively with community organizations.
• Follow chain of command.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Be a mandated reporter.
• Monitor and provide training/assistance to staff on student activities.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the value of education.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards.
• Support the philosophy, mission and policies of the Interlocal and the school district & ensure they are observed.
• Other essential functions:
  Energetic, caring, leadership skills, ability to collaborate.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Exposure to biological hazards (feces, blood, spit, etc)
• May have to manage behavior through physical restraint.
• Must be able to work in a variety of noisy and crowded environments.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and be able to operate a vehicle, if the position requires travel.

• Build instruction on previously learned materials.
• Use a variety of teaching materials and techniques as appropriate to meet individual student needs.
• Provide services to meet students' IEPs, including goals/instruction, accommodations/modifications, and personal needs.
• Sets learning environment for students, appropriate to their needs.
• Develops and maintains a classroom management plan and individual behavior plans, based on student need.
• Plan, implement and assess instruction.
• Prepare and follow student, para and teacher schedules.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show evidence of preparation (ie. Lesson plan).
• Administer and, if applicable, analyze summative and formative assessments - from achievement, state assessments to progress monitoring.
• Monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational decisions.
• Develop and maintain a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Implement the Interlocal and district curriculum and instructional strategies to the maximum extent possible, based on the abilities of the student population.
• Demonstrates a commitment to learning and apply new knowledge of instructional strategies and technology skills.
• Participate on teams to support student intervention, evaluation, etc (I.E. SIT, as per building expectations), following state and federal laws.
• Complete IEPs, progress reports, & evaluations as required by law and in a timely fashion.
• Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Demonstrate awareness of the needs of students and provide for individual differences.
• Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and others concerning the needs of students and special services that are available.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the district and Interlocal mission.
• Cooperate with agencies serving students and their families.
• Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.
• Supervise and train paraprofessionals to support the individual needs of each students.
• As needed, be designated by nurse or administrator to support students' personal needs (toileting/diapering, catheterization, tube feeding, suctioning, lifting, etc).
• See that school district and Interlocal policies are observed during all activities.
• Obtain advance approval for all special activities and expenditures.
• Order and maintain an adequate inventory of materials and supplies.
• Participate in collaboration and staff meetings.
• Adhere to all district and Interlocal health and safety policies, including all precautions of the…