Special Education Teacher - Therapeutic School

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more<br><br>information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13547874<br><br>**Job Summary**<br><br>We are a company driven by our values **excellence, possibility,<br><br>leadership, service, celebration, and integrity**. A Special Education<br><br>Teacher coordinates the instructional programs, services, and plans of<br><br>students with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems in<br><br>the school environment, sometimes in a one-to-one capacity.<br><br><strong>As a Special Education Teacher, You Will<br><br></strong><ul><li> **Classroom Management:** Provide research-based specialized<br><br></li></ul>instruction and execute educational programs to include structured<br><br>activities, personalized training programs, and support planning.<br><br>***(Excellence)***<br><br><ul><li> **Student Development:** Assess student progress and determine the<br><br></li></ul>need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional<br><br>techniques. ***(Celebration)\<br><br><ul><li> **Communication:** Engage in clear, effective, and relevant written<br><br></li></ul>and verbal communication, relaying critical information, updates,<br><br>and concerns in an interactive and customer service minded manner.<br><br>***(Possibility)***<br><br><ul><li> **Engagement:** Interact directly with students to promote<br><br></li></ul>independence in the areas of communication, self-help, social<br><br>skills, and functional living skills. Facilitate student<br><br>participation, offer positive reinforcement, provide tailored<br><br>support, collaborate with others, and ensure continuity of care.<br><br><ul><li>(Leadership)\</li><li> **Safety and Health:** Ensure the environment is safe and nurturing,<br><br></li></ul>intervene in crises, monitor health concerns, report incidents, and<br><br>act swiftly in emergencies. ***(Integrity)\<br><br><ul><li> **People Management:** Guide and direct team members to achieve<br><br></li></ul>individual and collective goals to ensure open communication,<br><br>provide constructive feedback, and foster a supportive work<br><br>environment conducive to professional growth. Uphold company<br><br>policies, promote teamwork, and strive to maintain high levels of<br><br>morale and productivity amongst all. ***(Leadership)***<br><br><ul><li> **Professional Responsibility:** Adhere to code of conduct and<br><br></li></ul>company policies, review published communications, escalate concerns<br><br>through chain of command, and ensure confidentiality. Other duties<br><br>as assigned. ***(Integrity)***<br><br><strong>Physical Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li> **Lifting:** Up to 30 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. rarely</li><li> **Carrying:** 10-15 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. seldom</li><li> **Sitting/Standing/Walking:** sit rarely; stand constantly; walk<br><br></li></ul>frequently<br><br><ul><li> **Climbing:** rarely</li><li> **Bending/Twisting/Kneeling/Reaching:** frequently</li><li> **Reaching:** frequently</li><li> **Pushing/Pulling:** 10-15 lbs. occasionally; 50 lbs. rarely</li><li> **Dexterity:** constant hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity</li><li> **Stamina/Endurance:** mild exertion frequently; heavy exertion<br><br></li></ul>occasionally<br><br><ul><li> **Vision/Hearing:** constant ability to see clearly and hear<br><br></li></ul>instructions or warnings<br><br><ul><li> **Mind-Body Connection:** frequent awareness of body positioning and<br><br></li></ul>task execution<br><br><strong>Work Environment<br><br></strong><ul><li> **Environment:** Indoor and outdoor work environments</li><li> **Safety Compliance & PPE Requirements:** Adherence to safety<br><br></li></ul>protocols and protective gear use constantly. Mandatory use of<br><br>Heartspring standard PPE, with additional protective gear (e.g.,<br><br>gloves, helmets, arm guards, leg guards) provided as needed.<br><br><ul><li> **Physical Interactions & Exposure Risks:** Frequent exposure to<br><br></li></ul>physical interactions from clients, including slapping, hitting,<br><br>punching, kicking, head-butting, and biting. Potential exposure to<br><br>infectious diseases, parasites, bodily fluids, and blood-borne<br><br>pathogens in a school and residential care setting.

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