Special Education Teacher

Point Quest Group

$77K — $83K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current professional educator license from the Kansas State Department of Education with a special education endorsement
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's in Special Education preferred
  • Clearance through DOJ/FBI Live Scan background check and TB test
  • 2-5 years of experience with students having learning and/or social-emotional needs preferred
  • Proficiency in IEP documentation systems

Responsibilities

  • Develop lesson plans tailored to IEP goals and state standards
  • Modify general education curriculum for individual student needs
  • Implement classroom PBIS program and track behavior
  • Supervise paraprofessionals in the classroom
  • Lead IEP meetings and maintain documentation
  • Conduct assessments to track progress on IEP goals
  • Collaborate with families, related service providers, and agencies

Benefits

  • Supportive, mission-driven work environment
  • Hands-on teaching combined with instructional leadership
  • Opportunity to influence the academic and social growth of diverse learners
Full Job Description
26/27 School Year | $37-$40/hour | Full-Time | Olathe, KS. | Kansas Educator License with a Special Education Endorsement Required

About the Role:

Lead a special education classroom serving students with diverse learning needs. You'll develop and implement IEPs, manage classroom behavior using PBIS, supervise paraprofessionals, and collaborate with families and staff to support each student's academic and social growth. This role combines instructional leadership with hands-on teaching in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

What You'll Do:
• Develop lesson plans with accommodations aligned to IEP goals and state standards
• Adapt general education curriculum to meet individual student needs
• Implement and manage classroom PBIS program, including behavior tracking and parent communication
• Supervise and direct paraprofessionals assigned to your classroom
• Attend and lead IEP meetings; write updates and maintain compliant documentation
• Conduct assessments and track student progress toward IEP goals
• Collaborate with related service providers, families, and outside agencies
• Support implementation of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices

What We're Looking For:

Must Have:
• Current professional educator license from the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) with a special education endorsement
• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree in Special Education strongly preferred)
• DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance, as applicable by state

Preferred:
• 2-5 years working with students with learning and/or social-emotional needs
• Experience implementing curriculum and behavior interventions
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with IEP documentation systems

Physical Demands:
  • Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
  • Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.


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