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Teacher Exceptional Education 838 (2018-2019 Secondary)

Employer
Kansas City Public Schools
Location
Kansas City, MO, US
Salary
Competitive

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PURPOSE OF JOB: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following.

Receives and processes referrals from appropriate sources

Completes individual pupil evaluations in a timely manner

Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and school

Prepares and schedules individual pupil staffing conferences according to timelines

Utilizes differentiated instruction and the IEP guiding document for all instructions; initiates IEP conferences as appropriate

Interprets pupils' educational needs and progress to parents; maintains a log of parent contacts

Identifies the specific learning needs of each pupil properly identified as disabled and maintains a clear record of the pupil's instructional experience and progress in the permanent Special Education file

Schedules pupils for instruction in cooperation with the principal and other members of the building staff, if itinerant

Demonstrates skill in pupil assessment as basis for instructional programming

Evaluates pupil progress and makes appropriate recommendations

Acts as resource to building staff regarding disabilities methods and materials

Keeps abreast of and complies with applicable statutes and regulations, including due process safeguards and the Missouri State plan

Prepares and submits reports according to timelines outlined in the Missouri State plan; responds to requests for information as required.

Plans and utilizes instructional materials, procedures and equipment according to each pupil's specific disability.

Coordinates all activities and procedures with the building principal and the regional Exceptional Education Coordinator

Keeps accurate attendance records; maintains discipline in the classroom

Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree.

Missouri State Teacher Certification in Special Education (K-12)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification in elementary education (for elementary level teaching) and in at least one subject area (for secondary level)

Teaching experience in regular education

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: 185 day calendar; 8hrs/day, 5 days/week

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided.

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.



Primary Location:
Various Locations- Exceptional Education
Salary Range:
see teachers salary schedule / Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time

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