Olathe Public Schools·Olathe, Kansas
The teacher is responsible for instructing students with diverse needs and educational risk factors while implementing district curriculum. They must also manage classroom behavior, evaluate student progress, and build supportive relationships with families.
Position: Middle School Resource Teacher
Location: Frontier 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 hold a Kansas elementary teaching license with a High Incidence 6-8 endorsement. The role requires the ability to differentiate instruction for various developmental needs and manage students with significant behavioral challenges.
Market context
In Kansas, classroom teacher openings are often shaped by district staffing needs, licensure requirements, and school-year hiring cycles, with candidates competing on subject fit, classroom experience, and certification status. This role is competitive because schools typically look for educators who can manage instruction, student support, and compliance with district expectations; in this posting, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your credentials align with the listed qualifications and be ready to show relevant teaching or instructional experience.