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KVC Health Systems·Kansas City, Missouri
Special Education Teacher · $47,000 - $80,000/yr
Computed from live listings
Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted classroom teacher roles in Kansas City, Missouri salarys. This role sits in the 51st percentile.
Pay for this role is about 1% above the Kansas City, Missouri median for classroom teacher roles.
Provide high-quality education and personalized support to students within a nurturing environment that emphasizes both learning and healing. Manage a small classroom setting to ensure students receive the necessary care and guidance to thrive academically and emotionally.
Anticipated 2026-2027 School Year
Job Summary As a Special Education Teacher at KVC Academy, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing high-quality education and support to students in a nurturing environment that emphasizes both learning and healing. Our small class sizes allow for personalized attention, ensuring that each student receives the care and guidance they need to thrive academically and emotionally.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
Why KVC?
KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).
At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.
If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply.
To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org/jobs.
We hope you will consider joining our team!
Market context
Missouri schools continue to need special education teachers, especially candidates who hold a Missouri teaching license with Special Education certification and can meet district screening requirements. This role is competitive because schools often look for educators who can manage individualized instruction, documentation, and family collaboration while meeting compliance expectations. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and gather background-check and screening documents before applying.