Teacher: K-5 Resource Room

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the Resource Room Teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for each student assigned to that classroom. The Resource Room Teacher’s primary focus is to provide educational services to students with mild/moderate disabilities. Students may be served in pull-out and/or inclusion settings, depending on the individual needs. Students with significant needs in area of cognitive delay, multiple disabilities, and/or physical needs may be served in a full day setting with inclusion as appropriate.

KPERS participation for this position is mandatory.

Questions regarding this job posting shall be directed to the Human Resources Department at 785-229-8010, Ext. 1020.

Additional Information:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related field required.
• Assess needs of students, using appropriate diagnostic measures.
• Write legally compliant individual education program (IEP) plans.
• Use instructional programs that provide appropriate instruction to children with disabilities.
• Kansas Teaching License with appropriate endorsements required.

USD290 conducts background screenings and TB tests on all potential candidates.

Anyone with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 785-229-8010, Ext. 1020 at least two (2) days prior to the scheduled test or interview.

Duties listed on the job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the agreement and is subject to changes as the District’s needs and requirements of change.

USD290 is an At-Will employer.

USD290 is an Equal employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,376.27 - $78,793.23 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• Kindergarten
• Pre-Kindergarten

Physical setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Kansas Teaching License with appropriate endorsements (Required)

Work Location: In person