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Job description
Special Education Teacher - (2 Positions)
Full-Time • School Year
Location: Kansas City, MO (District-Wide)
Role Overview
This school district is hiring two Special Education Teachers to join a district-wide Bench Pool for the school year. Bench teachers are pre-qualified, full-time educators who can be deployed to any school based on student needs, program requirements, and compliance priorities.
This role ensures high-quality specialized instruction, strong IEP management, and full compliance with state and federal special education regulations. Candidates must be flexible and able to work across early learning, elementary, middle, and high school environments.
Assignment Model
Bench teachers may be placed at any campus, including early learning centers, elementary schools, K-8 academies, high schools, and specialty programs.
Assignments may include: Resource/Inclusion Support - delivering specialized instruction within general education settings
Self-Contained Programs - supporting students with intensive needs
Behavioral/Specialized Programs
Additional roles such as Case Manager , Teacher of Record , Process Coordinator , or Academic Evaluator
Placement decisions are based on: Student IEP caseloads
Compliance timelines
School staffing needs
Work may be in-person , hybrid , or virtual , depending on district requirements.
Work Schedule Full-time, school-based schedule
Hours follow the assigned school and school district academic calendar
Key Responsibilities Develop and manage IEPs aligned with FAPE requirements
Facilitate IEP meetings and serve as case manager
Maintain all required documentation (IEPs, progress reports, PWN, meeting notes)
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Implement and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
Track student progress and ensure compliance with service minutes
Supervise paraprofessionals and support staff
Apply evidence-based instructional and behavioral strategies
Complete district-required billing and service logs
Communicate effectively with families, staff, and school leaders
Participate in problem-solving teams, IEP teams, and professional development
Supervision
May oversee: Paraprofessionals
New teachers
Support staff (based on assignment)
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Active or eligible Missouri Teaching License with Special Education endorsement
Strong knowledge of: Special education law & compliance
IEP development and case management
Differentiated instruction
Assistive and instructional technology
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Application Requirements Resume
Teaching license or proof of eligibility
Education verification (transcripts/diploma)
Relevant certifications (if applicable)
References per district/MSP requirements
Ideal Candidate Experienced in special education case management
Skilled in managing IEP caseloads in school settings
Comfortable supervising paraprofessionals
Flexible across grade levels and program types
Strong compliance and documentation skills
Organized, reliable, and team-oriented
Placement Flexibility
Candidates acknowledge that assignments may occur at any school and may shift based on: Caseload changes
Enrollment fluctuations
Compliance needs
Travel between school sites may be required.
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Worksite address
kansas city, MO, 64101, US
Who can apply
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