Olathe Public Schools·Olathe, Kansas
Provide specialized instruction and support to students as a Resource Teacher at Santa Fe Trail Middle School. Manage educational goals and implement individualized learning plans for students with special needs.
Position: Secondary Resource Teacher
Location: Santa Fe Trail
Academic Year: 2026-2027
The Olathe School District is the largest school district in the Kansas City metropolitan area and is located southwest of Kansas City, in Johnson County, Kansas. Home to more than 30,000 students and 4,500 staff members, the district’s vision is Preparing Students for Their Future. Olathe Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and passionate team of educators and support staff as well as fostering an inclusive community. The district has been named as a top five employer in the state of Kansas by Forbes, ranking at #4 on the list of the top 30 Kansas employers. For more information about the Olathe Public Schools, visit the district’s website at www.olatheschools.org. [http://www.olatheschools.org]
This position instructs students in a classroom which could include students with educational risk factors, as well as students with special needs. The ability to form relationships with a wide variety of students and families is essential. Differentiating instruction for a wide range of developmental needs is required. The teacher must understand students with significant needs and behaviors and how to program for them. The teacher is responsible for the implementation of the district curriculum in a way that maximizes student learning. The teacher is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all students within his/her teaching assignment.
Kansas elementary teaching license with High Incidence 6-8 endorsement required. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Olathe Public Schools offers an excellent benefits package. Please click on the link to be directed to our benefits page for more information. https://bit.ly/OPS_Benefits_2022 [https://bit.ly/OPS_Benefits_2022]
IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.
Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, we are not able to provide status updates over the phone. If you are invited for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the manager for that position. Thank you for your understanding on this and for taking the time to apply with Olathe Public Schools.
Candidates must be a certified Special Education Teacher. A Master's Degree is specified as the study level requirement.
Market context
In Kansas, Resource Middle School Teacher openings are typically tied to ongoing special education staffing needs in district middle schools. These roles are competitive because they require special education certification and, in this posting, a master’s degree, so candidates should verify licensure alignment and experience with IEPs, accommodations, and collaborative classroom support. The job requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original description, saving you research time; review the source posting and prepare examples of student support before applying.