Special Education Teacher-Therapeutic School

Job Summary

We are a company driven by our values

We are a company driven by our values excellence, possibility
, leadership, service, celebration, and integrity
.

A Special Education Teacher coordinates the instructional programs, services, and plans of students with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems in the school environment, sometimes in a one-to-one capacity.

• Classroom Management:
  Provide research-based specialized instruction and execute educational programs to include structured activities, personalized training programs, and support planning. (Excellence)
• Student Development:
  Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques. (Celebration)
• Communication:
  Engage in clear, effective, and relevant written and verbal communication, relaying critical information, updates, and concerns in an interactive and customer service minded manner. (Possibility)
• Engagement:
  Interact directly with students to promote independence in the areas of communication, self-help, social skills, and functional living skills. Facilitate student participation, offer positive reinforcement, provide tailored support, collaborate with others, and ensure continuity of care. (Leadership)
• Safety and Health:
  Ensure the environment is safe and nurturing, intervene in crises, monitor health concerns, report incidents, and act swiftly in emergencies. (Integrity)
• People Management:
  Guide and direct team members to achieve individual and collective goals to ensure open communication, provide constructive feedback, and foster a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth. Uphold company policies, promote teamwork, and strive to maintain high levels of morale and productivity amongst all. (Leadership)
• Professional Responsibility:
  Adhere to code of conduct and company policies, review published communications, elevate concerns through chain of command, and ensure confidentiality. Other duties as assigned. (Integrity)

You are a great fit for this role if you have knowledge and abilities in:

• Dependability, reliability, responsibility and are highly ethical
• Emotional control and composure that allows you to quickly assess situations and make appropriate decisions, especially in emergencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills and effective listening techniques
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills that allow you to multi-task effectively while being acutely aware of surroundings
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Collaborative teamwork skills to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Valid teaching license and credentials from the Kansas State Department of Education
• Valid Kansas drivers’ license

Preferred:

• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification

Special Education Teacher I Requirements Plus:

• Master’s degree in related field required

Preferred:

• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification

Special Education Teacher II Requirements Plus:

• Minimum 15 years of professional level teaching experience

Preferred:

• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification
• Leadership Certification/ License

• Lifting:
  Up to 30 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. rarely
• Carrying: 10-15 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. seldom
• Sitting/Standing/Walking: sit rarely; stand constantly; walk frequently
• Climbing: rarely
• Bending/Twisting/Kneeling/Reaching: frequently
• Reaching: frequently
• Pushing/Pulling: 10-15 lbs. occasionally; 50 lbs. rarely
• Dexterity: constant hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Stamina/Endurance: mild exertion frequently; heavy exertion occasionally
• Vision/Hearing: constant ability to see clearly and hear instructions or warnings
• Mind-Body Connection: frequent awareness of body positioning and task execution

• Environment:
  Indoor and outdoor work environments
• Safety Compliance & PPE Requirements:
  Adherence to safety protocols and protective gear use constantly. Mandatory use of Heartspring standard PPE, with additional protective gear (e.g., gloves, helmets, arm guards, leg guards) provided as needed.
• Physical Interactions & Exposure Risks:
  Frequent exposure to physical interactions from clients, including slapping, hitting, punching, kicking, head-butting, and biting. Potential exposure to infectious diseases, parasites, bodily fluids, and blood-borne pathogens in a school and residential care setting.