What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Resource Teacher Elementary- West Indianola 2026-2027 position at WEST INDIANOLA ELEMENTARY?
Position Title: Special Education Resource Teacher – High-Incidence (Elementary)
Reports To: Building Principal and Director of Special Education
Position Type: Certified / Full-Time / 9-Month Contract
Position Overview:
The High-Incidence Special Education Resource Teacher provides targeted instruction and support to elementary students with high-incidence disabilities, including learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional/behavioral disorders, and speech/language impairments. The teacher works closely with general education staff to implement inclusive practices, along with some resource room support, support academic growth, and help students meet IEP goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver individualized and small-group instruction aligned with IEP goals.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to modify curriculum and implement accommodations and interventions.
- Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs in compliance with IDEA and district policies.
- Collect and analyze student progress data to inform instruction and communicate growth.
- Provide strategies, resources, and support to general education staff to promote inclusion.
- Foster social-emotional growth and positive behavior through evidence-based interventions.
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress, strategies, and supports.
- Maintain accurate documentation of services, progress, and compliance requirements.
- Participate in professional learning, team meetings, and IEP conferences.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Valid Kansas teaching license with a Special Education endorsement (High-Incidence)
- Alternate Licensures are considered.
- Knowledge of evidence-based strategies for high-incidence disabilities
- Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
Preferred:
- Experience teaching elementary students with high-incidence disabilities
- Familiarity with response-to-intervention (RTI) and behavior support frameworks
- Training in social-emotional learning, assistive technology, or differentiated instruction
Work Environment:
- Elementary school classroom and collaborative team settings
- Regular interaction with students, staff, and families
- Involves occasional physical support and supervision of students