• This position will primarily be in our Low Incidence/Autism Programs in Pittsburg and Columbus and/or special day school in Girard. This position may requiring traveling to our various classrooms/programs depending on need (mileage is reimbursable). This is a position for the entirety of the 2023-2024 school year.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include special education teacher licensure.

• Will consider the below:

• 60 hours credit from an accredited university
• Substitute teaching or regular KS license
• Paperwork completed with the State and Board of Education Office
• Paperwork necessary to be entered into AESOP system.
• Complete Substitute training session provided by USD 250.

Essential Functions

• This position will primarily be in our Low Incidence/Autism Programs in Pittsburg and Columbus and/or special day school in Girard.
• Faciliate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Ensure that all activites conform to district guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Work effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the value of an education.
• Support the philosophy and mission of the participating school district.
• Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular instructor.
• Motivate students through effective communication and evaluate feedback.
• Demonstrate awareness of the needs of students and provide for individual differences.
• Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
• Establish and maintain a positive climate for learning through appropriate classroom management.
• See that district policies are observed during all activities.
• Obtain advance approval of the regular instructor and principal for activities.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including the precautions of the Bloodbourne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or other Administrative Staff.

Physical Requirements

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments