Special Education Teacher - Olpe, Kansas

Bring your expertise in behavior analysis and your compassionate approach to education to help students thrive in a dynamic K-12 school setting. This opportunity is ideal for skilled professionals dedicated to positively impacting students with behavioral and social-emotional needs. You'll play a pivotal role as an itinerant Behavioral Specialist, providing support across multiple districts during the academic year from August through May.

Your experience and background should include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Kansas State Teaching License with appropriate endorsement
• Preferably, additional licensure in school psychology, social work, or school counseling
• Professional background as a school-based behavior specialist, BCBA, or similar
• Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Proficiency with evidence-based behavioral interventions and data-driven decision-making
• Strong collaborative skills for working alongside educators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to coach and train school staff, and assist with crisis interventions
• Effective communication, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities

Key responsibilities:

• Travel between school districts to support students and staff
• Conduct FBAs and create individualized BIPs tailored to student needs
• Guide the implementation of behavioral interventions and progress monitoring
• Deliver coaching and ongoing support for teachers and paraprofessionals
• Facilitate collaboration among school teams, families, and external resources
• Lead and participate in crisis intervention as needed
• Promote inclusion and student success through a compassionate, research-based approach

This contract offers you the chance to make a meaningful difference every day in a supportive educational environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and foster positive change in the lives of students, apply today to bring your expertise where it’s needed most.