Special Education Teacher Jobs in Kansas

A Special Education Teacher in secondary education is responsible for instructing and guiding students who have varying types of disabilities. These disabilities can be either physical, mental, emotional, or learning-related. These teachers are required to work alongside general education teachers, school counselors, and administrators to create individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to meet the specific needs of each student. They deliver lessons that are suitable for the abilities of all their students, while also assessing and reporting their progress to parents and relevant school officials.

Special Education Teachers should possess strong interpersonal skills, patience, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of the special needs of their students. They should have a bachelor's degree in special education, and in many cases, they need to acquire a master's degree in special education. Furthermore, they need to be certified by the state where they intend to practice. Prior to becoming a Special Education Teacher, a person might have roles such as a Teaching Assistant, Special Education Paraprofessional, or a General Education Teacher to gain relevant experience and skills.

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Secondary Special Education Teacher

  • Silver Lake
  • Silver Lake, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Silver Lake, KS
  • 2 days ago

To provide Special Education High Incidence services enabling students to reach their full physical, emotional, psychological, behavioral, and vocational potential....

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2026-2027 High Incidence Special Education Teacher - Wamego High School

  • Kansas Education Employment Board
  • Wamego, KS
  • 5 days ago
  • Wamego, KS
  • 5 days ago

Prepare lesson plans and provide direct special education services to students 6. Create a classroom environment that is positive and conducive to learning 7....

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Special Ed Teacher - Lenexa, Kansas

  • Sunbelt Staffing
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 5 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 5 days ago

Multiple contract positions are available for dedicated Special Education Teachers across elementary, middle, high school, and alternative school settings....

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High School Special Education Teacher

  • Kansas Education Employment Board
  • Tecumseh, KS
  • 6 days ago
  • Tecumseh, KS
  • 6 days ago

High School Special Education Teacher Shawnee Heights USD 450 www.usd450.net This opening is for a High School Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year....

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Highland Education Center - Middle/High Special Education Teacher

  • SEK Interlocal #637
  • Columbus, KS
  • 19 days ago
  • Columbus, KS
  • 19 days ago

To carry out these tasks, the Special Education Teacher must work closely with students, parents, general and special education staff, and general and special education administration....

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Special Education Teacher - Behavior Support Classroom (BSC)

  • Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 24 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 24 days ago

education needs Lesson planning Training Classroom Teaching IEP implementation Communication skills Teaching Health education and counseling Home visits (communication methods) Performance evaluation...

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26-27 K-2 Special Education Teacher- Ruth Clark Elementary Haysville USD 261

  • Kansas Education Employment Board
  • Haysville, KS
  • 27 days ago
  • Haysville, KS
  • 27 days ago

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized, differentiated, and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. 4....

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26-27 Special Education Teacher- Ruth Clark Elementary Haysville USD 261

  • Kansas Education Employment Board
  • Haysville, KS
  • 27 days ago
  • Haysville, KS
  • 27 days ago

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized, differentiated, and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. 4....

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26-27 K-2 Special Education Teacher- Ruth Clark Elementary

  • Ruth Clark Elementary School
  • Wichita, KS
  • 29 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 29 days ago

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized, differentiated, and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. 4....

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High School Special Education Behavior Program Teacher

  • Kansas Education Employment Board
  • Tecumseh, KS
  • 29 days ago
  • Tecumseh, KS
  • 29 days ago

High School Special Education Behavior Program Teacher Shawnee Heights USD 450 www.usd450.net This opening is for a two High School Special Education Behavior Program Teachers for the 2026-2027 school...

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26-27 Special Education Teacher- Freeman Elementary Haysville USD 261

  • Kansas Education Employment Board
  • Haysville, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Haysville, KS
  • 30+ days ago

26-27 Special Education Teacher- Freeman Elementary Haysville USD 261 Haysville USD 261 www.usd261.com Job Description Title: Special Education Teacher Reports To: Building Principal/Director of Special...

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Certified: Secondary Special Education Life Skills Teacher

  • Kansas Education Employment Board
  • Bonner Springs, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bonner Springs, KS
  • 30+ days ago

Certified: Secondary Special Education Life Skills Teacher Bonner Springs/Edwardsville USD 204 www.usd204.net Bonner Springs/Edwardsville USD 204 is now accepting applications for a Secondary Special...

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Special Education Teacher

  • Kansas Education Employment Board
  • Seneca, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seneca, KS
  • 30+ days ago

Special Education Teacher Nemaha Central USD #115 www.usd115.org Marshall-Nemaha Educational Services Cooperative is accepting applications for a 6-12 Special Education Teacher to serve students at...

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Special Education Teacher - Ell-Saline Elementary, Salina, KS

  • Kansas Education Employment Board
  • Salina, KS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Salina, KS
  • 45+ days ago

Special Education Teacher - Ell-Saline Elementary, Salina, KS Salina USD 305 www.usd305.com Title: Elementary High Incidence Special Education Teacher for Ell-Saline Elementary (USD307) Reports To:...

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Special Education Resource Teacher - 2026-2027

  • Kansas Education Employment Board
  • Topeka, KS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 45+ days ago

Write lesson plans and behavior plans according to each students present level of performance....

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Salary for Special Education Teacher Jobs in Kansas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Special Education Teachers in Kansas offer the following education background
Master's Degree
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
26.7%
Doctorate Degree
16.5%
High School or GED
5.2%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some High School
0.5%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Special Education Teachers in Kansas
Less than 1 year
36.6%
1-2 years
31.3%
None
15.0%
2-4 years
13.2%
4-6 years
3.8%


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