Reno County Education Cooperative has an immediate opening for a middle school adaptive teacher for the 2024-2025 school year to teach students in grades 6-8 in an adaptive classroom. This classroom serves students with mild to moderate cognitive delays. The special education teacher provides students with a program that will enable them to reach their fullest physical, emotional, psychological, and behavioral potential. The job requires significant self-discipline, internal motivation, and sound judgment. The classroom is located at Prairie Hills Middle School in Hutchinson, KS.

The special education teacher performs the following essential job functions:

1. Uses effective instructional techniques to stimulate student learning.

2. Uses appropriate materials, media, and technology.

3. Oversees an efficient instructional environment.

4. Ensures high academic learning time and student involvement.

5. Oversees a classroom that is conducive to teaching and learning.

6. Demonstrates a pleasant and positive instructional style.

7. Oversees effective and efficient student learning.

8. Provides students with learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate.

9. Builds positive school/community interpersonal relations.

10. Conscientiously implements all compliance requirements.

11. Demonstrates leadership in the school.

12. Participates in ongoing professional development.

Applicants for this position must hold a valid license or be eligible for a license from the Kansas State Department of Education with an endorsement in high incidence special education, interrelated special education, or adaptive special education. Applicants eligible to work in special education on a waiver are also encouraged to apply.

Application process:

Complete the attached application, including references and supporting documentation.

A more complete job description for the position is available upon request.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Reno County Education Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reno County Education Cooperative ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Reno County education cooperative has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Business Manager.

Applicant's Acknowledgment and Agreement:

By submitting this application, candidate authorizes the school district to conduct an investigation of candidate pursuant to Kansas Statute to determine whether candidate has been convicted of any criminal or drug offenses as set forth in such statute, and, upon request, agrees to execute an investigation authorization form as a condition for candidate's employment. Kansas Statute also stipulates that the school district perform a check on the statewide sex offender database. Candidate may not be employed unless such investigations have been initiated.

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Adaptive Special Education Teacher - Prairie Hills Middle School

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