Center- Resource Teacher at Countryside Elementary

Position: Center-Based Resource 2 Teacher at Countryside Elementary
Job Description

POSITION:
Center Based Resource Teacher
DEPARTMENT:
Special Education
FTE: 1.0

STATUS:
Contract - Certified

Company Overview:
The Olathe School District is the largest school district in the Kansas City metropolitan area and is located southwest of Kansas City, in Johnson County, Kansas. Home to more than 30,000 students and 4,500 staff members, the district's vision is Preparing Students for Their Future. Olathe Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and passionate team of educators and support staff as well as fostering an inclusive community.

The district has been named as a top five employer in the state of Kansas by Forbes, ranking at #4 on the list of the top 30 Kansas employers. For more information about the Olathe Public Schools, visit the district's website the schools.org.

Position

Description:


This position instructs students in a classroom which could include students with educational risk factors, as well as students with special needs. The ability to form relationships with a wide variety of students and families is essential. Differentiating instruction for a wide range of developmental needs is required. The teacher must understand students with significant needs and behaviors and how to program for them.

The teacher is responsible for the implementation of the district curriculum in a way that maximizes student learning. The teacher is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all students within his/her teaching assignment.

Qualifications:
Kansas teaching license with Low Incidence SPED endorsement required. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits:
Olathe Public Schools offers an excellent benefits package!

IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS
The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.

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