Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher — Ewing Marion Kauffman School (Kansas City, MO)

The Ewing Marion Kauffman School is a free, public charter school serving 5th–12th graders with a mission to create college graduates. We seek a Special Education Teacher who is results-driven and culturally responsive to support diverse learners across grades and content areas.

The Special Education Teacher provides push-in and pull-out support, differentiates instruction, delivers small-group and 1:1 interventions, and ensures services align to IEP goals and compliance standards. Full-time, exempt.

• Provide small-group and 1:1 instruction within general education classrooms; tailor supports to varied learning profiles.
• Collaborate with teachers to design whole-group practices, targeted interventions, and individualized learning activities.
• Track student data and adjust interventions to drive mastery and growth.
• Partner with the Director of Special Education to write and implement standards-aligned IEPs; manage IEP/504 documentation and compliance; coordinate annual reviews; liaise with external providers.
• Lead/assist professional development for content and grade-level teams; advise on assessment accommodations and modifications.
• Maximize instructional time with urgency; deliver rigorous, culturally responsive content that builds critical thinking.

• Build strong, authentic relationships; uphold high expectations with clear, direct communication.
• Model and reinforce PREP values (Perseverance, Results, Empathy, Passion).
• Own outcomes for academic standards and IEP goals; embrace feedback and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate maturity, humility, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s preferred.
• 2+ years special education teaching experience with evidence of student achievement.
• Knowledge of IEP processes, compliance, and reporting.
• Eligible to meet all state/federal licensure requirements.
• Detail-oriented, responsive to feedback, strategic, and adaptable; calm under competing priorities.
• Ability to work on-site or as assigned; accepts reassignment if needed.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 403B plan as well as employer match available up to 4%
• Part of the KCPSRS retirement system
• Paid time off and school holidays
• Paid parental leave available
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Apply to this Special Education Teacher role via the Kauffman School Careers page: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). For questions, contact Isha Isme, Talent Recruiter, at  or iisme. Ewing Marion Kauffman School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.