Interrelated-Elem (2026-2027 School Year)

• →Participates on pre-assessment teams to determine necessity for comprehensive student evaluation; initiates, schedules and attends IEP meetings; works with multi-disciplinary team to diagnose need; structures/implements IEP for each student identified
• →Defines, structures, and communicates daily expectations according to IEP including but not limited to course goals, objectives, learning methods and activities
• →Communicates with regular education staff members on course instructional and meditative strategies and objectives, students' grasp of material and their outcomes and perspectives for applications of materials learned
• →Receives and reports grades, in-puts student data via computer, negotiates schedules and communicates with all pertinent participants--administration, parents,staff, students, etc.
• →Controls classroom and individual behavior; adapts and adjusts course content and reading levels to specify skills to be taught; discerns means of building memory and study skills; and assists individual students in achieving academic, daily living and social skills, learning objectives by working with them individually and in small groups
• →Presents various listening and learning opportunities appropriate to each student's IEP including by not limited to lecture, VCR, TV, support of regular classroom teachers and other presentations and/or opportunities inside or outside
• →Prepares, displays events and reinforcement activities which encourage participation
• →Evaluates and Communicates
• →Plans assessments for evaluation to include but not limited to various diagnostic techniques: standardized survey and criterion-referenced test; teacher developed oral and written tests; student personal indices (effort, potential, interests, memory)
• →Designs subject-based reinforcement to follow assessments and student's learning objectives (computer, lab activities, working independently or on group projects, field/community reinforcement.)
• →Designs a grading system which encourages motivation and participation; collects and enters student data in computer from charts and observations and reports progress in growth and development regularly as required
• →Designs classroom rules for student interaction (courtesy and respect for belongings, space and ideas), self control, working independently, appropriately gaining the floor, and accepting reminders from teacher; designs systems for handling all behavior (from simple infractions to severe behavior)
• →Prepares physical condition of classroom to reflect seasons and subject matter to facilitate student learning
• →Keeps daily records on but not limited to student attendance, learning and social needs, assignments, assessments and discipline; supervises paraprofessional(s)
• →Manages all job duties with the mobility, agility, dexterity and focused observation necessary to adequately perform the essential duties, as described above

• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 20 lbs. for distances of up to more than 100 feet
• Frequent reaching below waist, occasional reaching waist to shoulder, and limited overhead reaching
• Frequent sitting
• Frequent standing/walking

• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
• Exhibits a professional manner and a positive attitude
• Uses good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

• Valid Kansas Teaching License required
• Adaptive Endorsement required; Primary Teachers must have K-9 or K-6 Certification
• Master's in Special Education or Enrolled in a Special Education Degree Program with Plan of Study on file with District and Special Education Waiver obtained
• Prior teaching experience preferred

FLSA Status: Exempt