Mixed Abilities-Elem - Mixed Abilities (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools
Wichita, KS
Category Education
Job Description
The person filling this position plans, leads, facilitates, and provides instruction for maximum student learning in his/her least restrictive learning environment. This position follows each student's standards-based Individual Education Program (IEP) to ensure appropriate curriculum-based instruction.

Requirements

  • Plans according to state standards and student IEPS
  • Defines, structures, and communicates daily expectations according to state standards and IEP
  • Communicates with parents, regular education staff members, special education staff members, and other appropriate stakeholders on course instructional strategies and objectives
  • Receives and reports student progress
  • Provides differentiated instruction based on the student's individual level of functioning and preferred/necessary learning modalities
  • Controls classroom and teaches individual behavior through classroom structure, routine, communication opportunities, and individualized behavior methods
  • Presents various learning opportunities appropriate to each student's IEP
  • Evaluates according to state standards and student IEPs
  • Designs subject-based reinforcement to follow assessments and student's learning objectives
  • Designs a grading system which encourages motivation and participation
  • Provides a positive role model of appropriate and respectful interactions with students and staff
  • Develops, teaches, and reviews clear and concise classroom structure, rules, routines, procedures, and expectations individualized to student need
  • Maintains a clean and organized classroom
  • Keeps daily records on, but not limited to, student attendance, learning and social needs, assignments, assessments and discipline
  • Manages all job duties with the mobility, agility, dexterity, and focused observation necessary to adequately perform the essential duties as described above
  • Participates in teacher committee work and attends teacher meetings
  • Supervises paraprofessionals

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plan
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