2026-27 Special Education Teacher, Davidson Elementary

2026-27 Special Education Teacher, Davidson Elementary North Kansas City Schools - 4.0 Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Qualifications Student progress monitoring Teacher collaboration Academic IEP goal implementation Educational technology integration Teaching Certification Parent collaboration Student support planning Mid-level Teaching students with hearing impairments Data collection for student progress in special education Compliance documentation IEP progress monitoring Parent communication in school administration Annual budget preparation Progress documentation Elementary school teaching Special education for elementary school students Special education record keeping Working with elementary school students Case service coordination Communication skills Special Education Certification Full Job Description

TEACHER - SPECIAL EDUCATION

North Kansas City will accept applications from retirees interested in applying for the open Special Education vacancies. North Kansas City offers a one-time $5000 critical needs bonus after 90 days of completed employment for Special Education vacancies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Missouri certification in one or a combination of the following areas: Mild-moderate disabilities (includes LD, BD/ED, MR, and OHI certifications), hearing impaired, visually impaired, or severe developmental disabilities. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO

The Special Education Teacher functions under the direct supervision of supervision of the school site principal in collaboration with the Director of Pupil Services.

JOB GOAL

To provide specialized instruction and coordination of special education services for individual students with disabilities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as a case manager in the development and implementation of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities. Provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities in both the regular education classroom and separate special education classes or settings. Communicates with regular education teachers and principals regarding the educational needs and programs of students with disabilities. Collaborates with the school team in implementing effective specialized teaching strategies for students with disabilities. Maintains records regarding individual student progress toward IEP goals and objectives, services and accommodations provided, parent contacts, notices, and other documentation as required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) regulations, the Director of Pupil Services, or the school principal. Participates in student eligibility evaluations and re-evaluations. Participates in the development of an annual budget request for instructional materials needed to implement and support IEPs for students with disabilities. Initiates communication with parents of students with disabilities on a regular basis. Uses technology effectively to implement instruction and to manage documentation requirements. Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills. Complies with good safety practices. Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies. Other duties/responsibilities deemed necessary may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk, hear, and speak, and must have close, moderate, and distance vision ability. This individual must be able to travel between district facilities. The position requires a moderate amount of travel and physical activity.

CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is consistent with a typical office/school environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board of Education. Benefits according to Board policies.

FLSA:

Exempt

RETIREMENT

Public School Retirement System (PSRS)

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

CLEARANCES

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance-Based Teacher Evaluation process.