Special Education Teacher
High Incidence/Interrelated
Wamego Central Elementary 3-5
Wamego USD 320, Special Services Cooperative, has a vacancy for a High Incidence/Interrelated Special Education Teacher for grades 3-5 at West Elementary School beginning 2024-2025 school year.
Applicants should hold or be eligible for a valid Kansas teaching license with a High Incidence or Interrelated Special Education endorsement. Certified teachers interested in pursuing an endorsement to teach special education through a waiver process are also encouraged to apply!
Persons interested in applying for this position must complete the online application at http://wamego.tedk12.com/hire and submit the documents below with their application. (The application on the Kansas Education Employment Board does not replace the USD 320 application.
- A completed online application form. The application form is available on the USD 320 web site at http://www.usd320.com/HR/Jobs or at https://wamego.tedk12.com/hire The application on the Kansas Education Employment Board does not replace the USD 320 application.
- A resume. Scan all the pages of your résumé as one document and attach it to the designated area on the online application. We will only accept resumes attached to the online application.
- Current letters of reference. Scan your reference letters as one document and attach it to the designated area on the online application. For the application process, we will only accept reference letters attached to the online application.
- Unofficial transcripts for all college coursework. Scan all of your transcripts as one document and attach it to the designated area on the online application. Do not have your college placement bureau send us official/unofficial transcripts to our district office. For the application process, we will only accept transcripts attached to the online application.
- A copy of appropriate certification when available. Scan your certification and attach it to the designated area on the online application. Do not have your college placement bureau send us an unofficial certification to our district office. For the application process, we will only accept certifications attached to the online application.
Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, for best consideration.
POSITION: Interrelated/High Incidence Special Education Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold, or be eligible for, an interrelated/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.