All applicants must have or be able to obtain a Kansas teaching certificate/license with a Director of SPED or District Administrator endorsement. For more information regarding this position, please contact Kyle Carlin, SPED Director, kcarlin@usd489.com (785) 623-2400.

The Hays West Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative provides special education services to all students who are eligible for special education and gifted services between the ages of 3-21, including private school students, in the districts of Hays, Ellis, LaCrosse and Victoria. The cooperative has approximately 68 certified staff member which includes Special Education Teachers, School Psychologists, Speech/Language Pathologists, Certified Occupational Therapist, Certified Physical Therapist, Vision Consultant, and Assistive Technology Specialist. The Cooperative also employs approximately 80 paraeducators.

The cooperative also:
 Sponsors Helping Hands, a student-run business
 Partners with High Plains Mental Health to provide special services for students placed at Westside School
 Provides work study student experiences for special education students
 Has an Autism Support Team
 Provides a Transition Program
 Collaborates with Early Childhood Connections/Head Start and other community based preschools to provide necessary Early Childhood services to identified children age 3-5
 Provides a professional special education library for staff and parents

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Beginning Date: July 1st, 2020

Salary and Benefits: Salary is negotiable based upon knowledge and experience. A fringe benefit package includes single medical insurance coverage and term life insurance.

To Make Application, Apply online:
https://usd489.applicantportal.com