Wamego USD 320, Special Services Cooperative, has a vacancy for High Incidence/Adaptive Special Education Teacher for Grades 9-12 at Wabaunsee High School for the 2019-2020 school year. 

Applicants should hold or be eligible for a valid Kansas teaching license with a High Incidence or Adaptive Special Education endorsement.  Interested applicants should fill out the online application and attach any applicable documents. 

Please locate the online application here https://Wamego.tedk12.com/hire .  This position will be posted until filled.

POSITION: Adaptive/High Incidence Special Education Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold, or be eligible for, an adaptive/high incidence license in special education in the state of Kansas.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Special Education Administrator(s)
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Fulfill role of case manager for special education students with academic and behavioral disabilities
2. Oversee the development of compliant individualized education plans (IEP)
3. Facilitate IEP team meetings
4. Communicate frequently and effectively with parents
5. Prepare lesson plans and provide direct special education services to students
6. Create a classroom environment that is positive and conducive to learning
7. Develop and implement behavior intervention plans that include positive behavior supports
8. Work collaboratively with general education teachers to meet the needs of special education students
9. Work collaboratively with other service providers
10. Assist general education teachers with curriculum modifications necessary to enable students to participate and make progress in the general education curriculum
11. Ensure the implementation of the IEP as written.
12. Assist with evaluations of students in determining eligibility and need for special education students.
13. Assess students’ progress on a regular basis and reports this progress as required.
14. Supervise para-educators
15. Communicate as necessary with building and district administration
16. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
17. Attend all required staff meetings and professional development activities.
18. Other duties as assigned.