Greenbush – The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking applications for a Teacher-Gifted Education in the Topeka area.
Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2025.
Job Summary: The primary role of the Special Education Coordinator is to provide leadership in the coordination and supervision of day school administrators and staff for the effective delivery of Special Education Services. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
A valid driver’s license is required for employment. REAL ID is required if air travel is necessary to complete job duties.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
- Valid Kansas teaching licensure with applicable endorsement or eligible for waiver/provisional.
- Relevant teaching experience.
- Must have proficient technology skills commonly found in classroom environments.
- Ability to travel between sites on a daily basis.
- Must be able to change schedule and daily routines on short notice.
- Effectively communicate solutions to complex problems.
Preferred:
- Master's degree from an accredited college/university.
- Kansas Gifted Teaching endorsement.
- Proficient in Science, Technology, English and Mathematics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions:
- Receive referrals from participating area special education agencies and complete follow-up promptly.
- Participation in the development of the students’ Individual Education Plan.
- Develop positive working relationships with administrators and teachers.
- Knowledgeable about current and evidence-based practices, teaching resources, and methods.
- Schedule time efficiently for assessment, instruction, planning, preparation of materials, travel, and conferences with relevant schools and other key individuals.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and project-based learning. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Observe, evaluate, and maintain accurate and complete records of students’ performance and development.
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies, and school regulations.
- Establish positive student behaviors through the use of instructional and social-emotional protocols.
General Responsibilities:
Maintain timely documentation.
Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center (SEKESC).
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPAA.
Ability to work alone and in groups to provide services.
Maintain professional relationships with families.
Assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with literature, research, and/or practices.
Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to effectively and regularly communicate with other employees of the SEKESC and constituents.
Complete all assignments in a timely manner including communication with other staff and families.
Follow all safety requirements as directed by the SEKESC.
Regular and predictive attendance in the designated work location as determined by the Executive Director or designee.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designee.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lifting to 40 pounds.
Manage all job duties with mobility, agility, and dexterity.
Sit/stand for long periods.
Work in loud/stressful environments.
Ability to drive in varying weather and geographical conditions.
Being exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
Being exposed to hazardous materials.
Being exposed to work settings that offer a risk to personal security and that are not ADA-compliant.
Greenbush is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status as a veteran, pregnancy and related conditions, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The company does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B visa) for this position.
