High-incidence Special Education Teacher - USD 309 - Nickerson High School

High-incidence Special Education Teacher - USD 309 - Nickerson High School <p>Reno County Education Cooperative USD 610 www.rcec610.com </p> <p>Reno County Education Cooperative is accepting applications for a special education teacher at Nickerson High School in USD 309 Nickerson / South Hutchinson for the 2026-2027 school year!</p><p>The special education teacher provides students with a program that will enable them to reach their fullest physical, emotional, psychological, and behavioral potential. The job requires significant self-discipline, internal motivation, and sound judgment. </p><p>The special education teacher performs the following essential job functions:</p><p>1. Uses effective instructional techniques to stimulate student learning.</p><p>2. Uses appropriate materials, media, and technology.</p><p>3. Oversees an efficient instructional environment.</p><p>4. Ensures high academic learning time and student involvement.</p><p>5. Oversees a classroom that is conducive to teaching and learning.</p><p>6. Demonstrates a pleasant and positive instructional style.</p><p>7. Oversees effective and efficient student learning.</p><p>8. Provides students with learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate.</p><p>9. Builds positive school/community interpersonal relations.</p><p>10. Conscientiously implements all compliance requirements.</p><p>11. Demonstrates leadership in the school.</p><p>12. Participates in ongoing professional development.</p><p>Applicants for this position must hold a valid license or be eligible for a license from the Kansas State Department of Education with an endorsement in high incidence special education, interrelated special education, or adaptive special education. Applicants eligible to work in special education on a waiver are also encouraged to apply.</p><p>Application process:</p><p> Apply online at or here on Educate Kansas </p><p>A more complete job description for the position is available upon request.</p> <p>Benefits Information</p> <p>District paid health insurance contribution. Professional development opportunities. Tuition reimbursement program for qualified applicants. KPERS retirement benefit. Section 125 plan which includes optional insurances and flexible spending.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>Placement on the salary schedule based on education and years of experience.</p> <p>Employer Information</p> <p> Reno County Education Cooperative (RCEC) is a progressive, team oriented interlocal providing special education services to students in the school districts of Buhler, Nickerson-South Hutchinson, Haven, Fairfield and Pretty Prairie. The RCEC office is located in Hutchinson, Kansas which is in the south-central part of the state. RCEC serves students from birth to 21 by providing both direct and indirect educational services. RCEC offers a continuum of educational services and partners with other school districts for early childhood programming and alternative education. RCEC employs over 250 licensed staff and paraeducators. RCEC offers competitive salaries and health benefits, tuition reimbursement for qualified applicants, and district-sponsored professional development.</p>