Teacher - Special Education
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Greenbush - The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking applications for a Special Education Teacher at the Special Purpose School at the Parsons State Hospital & Training Center.Anticipated Start Date: 01/06/2025. Position will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. Must have legal ability to work in the United States without sponsorship. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.Job Summary: To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.QUALIFICATIONS:Required: A valid driver's license is required for employment. REAL ID is required if air travel is necessary to complete job duties.

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

Valid Kansas teaching licensure with applicable endorsement.

Relevant teaching experience.

Knowledge of relevant technology.

Must be in good standing with partnering district(s) where the program is located.

Preferred:

Special education endorsement.

Applicable teaching level/area endorsements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:Essential Functions:

Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.

Develop schemes of work and lesson plans.

Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

Prepare the classroom for class activities.

Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.

Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

Use relevant technology to support instruction.

Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.

Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.

Provide appropriate feedback on work.

Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.

Maintain accurate and complete records of student's progress and development.

Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies, and school regulations.

Prepare required reports on students and activities.

Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.

Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.

Perform student support, counsel students with academic problems, and provide student encouragement.

Participate in department, school meetings, and parent meetings.

Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

Keep updated with developments in the subject area, teaching resources and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.

Responsible for the work output of other individuals in the classroom.

General Responsibilities:

Maintain timely documentation.

Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the SEKESC.

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPAA.

Ability to work alone and in groups to provide services.

Maintain professional relationships with families.

Assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with literature, research, and/or practices.

Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to effectively and regularly communicate with other employees of the SEKESC and constituents.

Complete all assignments in a timely manner including communication with other staff and families.

Follow all safety requirements as directed by the SEKESC.

Regular and predictive attendance in the designated work location as determined by the Executive Director or designee.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Lifting to 40 pounds.

Manage all job duties with mobility, agility, and dexterity.

Sit/stand for long periods.

Work in loud/stressful environments.

Ability to drive in varying weather and geographical conditions.

Being exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.

Being exposed to hazardous materials.

Being exposed to work settings that offer a risk to personal security and that are not ADA-compliant.

Excellent benefit package:Supporting employees and their families is important to Greenbush. We provide access to exceptional Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options for all employees who work 20 hours or more a week. Employees also can participate in flex spending accounts and salary protection programs. Additionally, Greenbush participates in the Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) and provides excellent 403b plan options. Greenbush contributes to each and every employee's retirement plan by matching up to $100 a month for any Greenbush employee that contributes to one of the 403b plans. All employees and their families can also benefit from the personal services available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Greenbush also offers Student Loan Planning from Certified Financial Planners and Student Loan Professionals for employees and their immediate family members.Employees are provided with vacation days, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays subject to the length of their contract.In addition to the benefit package, Greenbush recognizes the importance of continued education throughout an employee's career and offers an Education Reimbursement Plan to support employees in their education endeavors. The plan provides an opportunity for any Greenbush employee working at least 1,004 hours per year to be reimbursed up to $1320 per contract year for tuition costs. Employees of Greenbush meeting the hour requirement can apply to participate in the program by completing the Education Reimbursement Application Form. In addition, Greenbush offers a Professional License Reimbursement Program, which provides full reimbursement for professional licenses with specific Kansas licensing authorities and other appropriate authorities (a complete list can be provided upon request).For complete benefit package information, direct your questions to the individual listed under the Job Contact Information section.Equal Opportunity Employer