TITLE: Social-Emotional Behavioral Learning Special Education Teacher
JOB BRIEF:
- We are seeking a highly skilled and student-centered Special Education Teacher to serve within a district-level Social-Emotional and Behavioral Learning program. This position focuses on designing, implementing, and coordinating specially designed instruction and behavioral supports for students with intensive social-emotional and behavioral needs across the district. The teacher will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, families, and school sites to support student success and increase access to educational opportunities in the least restrictive environment. This role requires strong expertise in behavior intervention, social-emotional skill development, and individualized instruction within specialized and inclusive settings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Kansas Teaching License.
- Degree from an accredited college or?university.
- Special Education Secondary endorsement.
- All USD 383 employees must pass a background check.
DIVERSITY: As an equal-opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY:
REPORTS TO: The Director of Special Education or Building Principal.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, implement, and manage structured learning environments that promote social-emotional growth, positive behavior, and academic engagement for students with intensive behavioral needs across district programs and placements.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior support plans and specially designed instruction, with a focus on increasing student independence and supporting successful participation in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
- Utilize evidence-based instructional practices and behavior intervention strategies, adapting methods and materials to meet diverse student needs, settings, and levels of support across the district.
- Collaborate with district and site-based teams to align instructional practices with the district’s philosophy, social-emotional learning framework, special education goals, and LRE decision-making processes.
- Apply culturally responsive instructional and interpersonal practices that honor students’ cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, fostering inclusive and respectful learning environments.
- Support students in developing positive identity, self-advocacy, and respectful communication skills, while modeling and teaching language that values diversity and inclusion.
- Collect, analyze, and use student data to evaluate academic, social-emotional, and behavioral progress and to inform instructional adjustments and LRE placement recommendations in accordance with IEP requirements.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records in compliance with legal requirements, district policies, and special education regulations.
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, and community partners to support student success and facilitate transitions to less restrictive settings when appropriate.
- Partner with administrators, related service providers, and instructional staff to plan, implement, and refine district-level SEBL programming and supports.
- Support the implementation of district policies, school procedures, and behavior expectations to ensure safe, supportive, and consistent learning environments.
- Perform other duties as assigned by administration to support the effectiveness and sustainability of district-level social-emotional and behavioral learning programs.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Value of contributions per year- $8,772.
- For the 2026-2027 school year, USD 383 will pay the full health insurance premium for employees (Option C and Option D). Short-term disability and FMLA.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Additional Benefits Available- Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance.
- 11 Paid Sick Leave days and 2 Personal days.
RETIREMENT:
- USD 383 makes monthly contributions to a 403(b)-retirement account for all certified and eligible employees.
- KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff contribution. Vested after five years.
TECHNOLOGY:
- District provided devices - iPad, laptop and/or desktop for certified staff.
PAID COLLABORATION TIME.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
ABOUT US:
- The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.
- USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees.
- The world walks in our hallways. There are 6 continents, over 75 countries, and more than 30 languages are represented.
- The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.