Job Summary
We are a company driven by our values excellence, possibility, leadership, service, celebration, and integrity. A Special Education Teacher coordinates the instructional programs, services, and plans of students with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems in the school environment, sometimes in a one-to-one capacity.
As a Special Education Teacher, you will:
· Classroom Management: Provide research-based specialized instruction and execute educational programs to include structured activities, personalized training programs, and support planning. (Excellence)
· Student Development: Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques. (Celebration)
· Communication: Engage in clear, effective, and relevant written and verbal communication, relaying critical information, updates, and concerns in an interactive and customer service minded manner. (Possibility)
· Engagement: Interact directly with students to promote independence in the areas of communication, self-help, social skills, and functional living skills. Facilitate student participation, offer positive reinforcement, provide tailored support, collaborate with others, and ensure continuity of care. (Leadership)
· Safety and Health: Ensure the environment is safe and nurturing, intervene in crises, monitor health concerns, report incidents, and act swiftly in emergencies. (Integrity)
· People Management: Guide and direct team members to achieve individual and collective goals to ensure open communication, provide constructive feedback, and foster a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth. Uphold company policies, promote teamwork, and strive to maintain high levels of morale and productivity amongst all. (Leadership)
· Professional Responsibility: Adhere to code of conduct and company policies, review published communications, escalate concerns through chain of command, and ensure confidentiality. Other duties as assigned. (Integrity)

You are a great fit for this role if you have knowledge and abilities in: · Dependability, reliability, responsibility and are highly ethical· Emotional control and composure that allows you to quickly assess situations and make appropriate decisions, especially in emergencies· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills and effective listening techniques· Attention to detail and strong organizational skills that allow you to multi-task effectively while being acutely aware of surroundings· Exceptional customer service skills· Collaborative teamwork skills to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.· Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Education and Experience: SPED Teacher IRequired:· Bachelor’s degree in related field· Valid teaching license and credentials from the Kansas State Department of Education· Valid Kansas drivers’ licensePreferred:· CPR and First Aid Certification· Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification
SPED Teacher IISpecial Education Teacher I requirements plus:· Master’s degree in related field requiredPreferred:· CPR and First Aid Certification· Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification SPED Teacher III Special Education Teacher II requirements plus:· Minimum 15 years of professional level teaching experiencePreferred:· CPR and First Aid Certification· Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification · Leadership Certification/ License
Physical Requirements:

• Lifting: Up to 30 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. rarely
• Carrying: 10-15 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. seldom
• Sitting/Standing/Walking: sit rarely; stand constantly; walk frequently
• Climbing: rarely
• Bending/Twisting/Kneeling/Reaching: frequently
• Reaching: frequently
• Pushing/Pulling: 10-15 lbs. occasionally; 50 lbs. rarely
• Dexterity: constant hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Stamina/Endurance: mild exertion frequently; heavy exertion occasionally
• Vision/Hearing: constant ability to see clearly and hear instructions or warnings
• Mind-Body Connection: frequent awareness of body positioning and task execution

Work Environment:

• Environment: Indoor and outdoor work environments
• Safety Compliance & PPE Requirements: Adherence to safety protocols and protective gear use constantly. Mandatory use of Heartspring standard PPE, with additional protective gear (e.g., gloves, helmets, arm guards, leg guards) provided as needed.
• Physical Interactions & Exposure Risks: Frequent exposure to physical interactions from clients, including slapping, hitting, punching, kicking, head-butting, and biting. Potential exposure to infectious diseases, parasites, bodily fluids, and blood-borne pathogens in a school and residential care setting.