Special Education Teacher | Olpe, Kansas

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Job Description

Make an immediate impact in a supportive educational environment by guiding early childhood and elementary students with intensive special needs. This contract opportunity offers a full-time, onsite position focusing on an autistic classroom, where your expertise as a Special Education Teacher will play a pivotal role in student growth and success. The assignment begins as soon as possible and runs through May 25, 2027providing both stability and the chance to truly connect with your students.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid Kansas Special Education (SPED) License required
• Experience working with early childhood and elementary school students, especially those with intensive needs
• Proven ability to create inclusive and differentiated lesson plans
• Strong classroom management skills; ability to maintain an engaging, supportive learning environment
• Familiarity with individualized education programs (IEPs), assessments, and progress monitoring
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with families, staff, and support teams
• Prior experience in an autistic classroom setting is highly valued

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized instruction to a caseload of early childhood and elementary students with intensive needs
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs in partnership with a multidisciplinary team
• Adapt curriculum and lesson materials to diverse learning styles and requirements
• Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment
• Engage in ongoing assessment and data collection to measure student progress
• Collaborate with parents, therapists, and school personnel to support each students holistic development
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with district and state requirements

This role offers the chance to make a lasting difference while gaining valuable experience with a dedicated team. If youre ready to use your clinical and instructional skills to help students thrive, we welcome your application. Apply today to take the next step in your special education career!