Frontline Applicant Tracking - Independence School District

Openings as of 3/29/2025
Special Education

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

JobID: 3897

Position Type:
  Special Education/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher


Date Posted:
  1/15/2025


Location:
  101-District Wide/location to be decided


Date Available:
  01/01/25


Closing Date:
  Upcoming 2025-2026


  Description:
  Early Childhood Special Education 2025-2026




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Openings as of 3/29/2025
Special Education

Sign Language Interpreter

JobID: 3751

Position Type:
  Special Education/Interpreter-Sign Language


Date Posted:
  7/12/2024


Location:
  101-District Wide/location to be decided


Date Available:
  24-25 school year


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Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED required
• State requirements for title of Educational Interpreter
• Current State of Missouri Interpreter Certification:  Intermediate (level 3), or above (level 4 or 5)
• Current State of Missouri Interpreter License
• Degree in Interpreting from an accredited Interpreter Training Program preferred
• Ability to use email, or willingness to learn skill with training
 
Fair Labor Standards Act Status:  Non-Exempt
 
Reports to:  Building Administrator(s)
 
Job Goal:
• To strengthen and facilitate communication in the language most beneficial between students who are deaf or have a hearing loss and their teachers and peers in the educational environment.
• To interpret learning and behavior goals that are in the school district’s curriculum so that the student who is deaf or has a hearing loss is able to benefit from these provisions.
 
Performance Responsibilities for Educational Interpreter:
• To work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers and other staff members, administrators, and parents
• To perform according to State Regulations for Interpreters and to comply with the Interpreters Code of Ethics, as well as perform within the professional guidelines of the Independence School District
• Prepare for interpreting assignments, and arrange with the appointed supervisor an appropriate time during the school day to do so
• Meet their assigned student at the designated time and location
• Consult with the classroom teacher and position themselves so that lighting, location and vision is adequate for the student to see the interpreter and the teacher, as well as the material presented
• Interact positively with all students and model appropriate dress and behavior
• Work with and interpret for a deaf or hard of hearing student in a group setting with hearing students to encourage independence and interaction with peers, and to reinforce skills and language introduced by the teacher
• Interpret any and all classes, social and academic activities, formal or informal, in the spirit and content that is presented, in which the assigned deaf or hard of hearing student is involved during the school day
• Interpret language of learning materials and instruction from teachers in the sign language system that is best understood by the deaf or hard of hearing student, which will be determined by the educational team 
• Direct students’ questions to the teacher to encourage direct interaction between the teacher and the student.  This will foster independence and promote classroom participation
• Allow the deaf student freedom to work on his/her own, make mistakes and choices, so as to learn as independently as possible
• Team with other interpreters when necessary for class assignments, assemblies, field trips, plays, etc
• If no interpreting services are needed, additional responsibilities may include:  Tutoring another student who is deaf or has a hearing loss, informal sign language instructions, assisting the teacher in the classroom, and other duties as assigned
 
Terms of Employment:
The duration of the position is contingent upon the continued funding of the program, project, or assignment for which the appointment is made.  The salary and work calendar is to be established by the Board of Education.
 
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy by the immediate supervisor, utilizing the Independence School District School Support Staff Performance Based Evaluation.
 


Attachment(s):
• FY25 Interpreter.pdf



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Openings as of 3/29/2025
Special Education

Special Education Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year

JobID: 3858

Position Type:
  Special Education/K-12 Special Education Teacher


Date Posted:
  11/5/2024


Location:
  101-District Wide/location to be decided


Date Available:
  08/2025


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


  Description:
  Special Education Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year.




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Openings as of 3/29/2025
Special Education

Occupational Therapist for the 24-25 School Year

JobID: 3781

Position Type:
  Special Education/Occupational Therapist


Date Posted:
  7/26/2024


Location:
  101-District Wide/location to be decided


Date Available:
  24-25 School Year


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


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Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree or more advanced degree from a college or university accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association in Occupational therapy required
• National Board Certification (NBCOT) in Occupational Therapy (or be National Board eligible) required
• Current Occupational Therapy license from the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy required
• Two (2) years of experience as an Occupational Therapist in a school system or other pediatric practice setting preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle required for travel throughout the school district
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds, transfer, and position students as needed to implement goals during therapy
 
Fair Labor Standards Act Status:  Exempt
 
Reports to: 
Building Principal
Director of Special Services
 
Job Goal:
The Occupational Therapist leads the process of development, implementation, and coordination of the occupational therapy program of the Independence School District.  Professional judgment and clinical knowledge are used to develop individualized programming based on occupational performance deficits in the areas of personal care, student role, interaction skills, process skills, play, community integration/work, and graphic communication.
 
Performance Responsibilities:
• Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs, through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery
• Evaluates the student’s ability and formulates the student’s occupational profile through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews
• Synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment; directs program development; and guides evidence-based intervention
• Develops occupationally based intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals
• Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment
• Consults with the school-based team to achieve student outcomes
• Monitors and reassess the effects of occupational therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention
• Prioritizes and schedules work tasks independently
• Manages inventory of therapeutic equipment and assessments, and project needs for budget planning
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy
• Provides legal and ethical supervision of occupational therapy assistant assuming responsibility for the students served by assistant
• Adheres to federal and state legislation, regulation, and policies that affect occupational therapy practice
• Performs additional professional responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, record-keeping, participating in staff development activities, taking part in parent conferences, consulting with school staff, caseload management, scheduling, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services
• Adhere to all District policies and procedures and laws outlined by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004) and the Missouri State Plan for Special Education
 
Terms of Employment:
Occupational Therapists will be employed for nine (9) month positions.  The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.
 
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy by the immediate supervisor, utilizing the Independence School District School Occupational Therapist Performance Based Evaluation.


Attachment(s):
• FY25 Occupational & Physical Therapist.pdf



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Openings as of 3/29/2025
Special Education

Occupational Therapist for the 25-26 School Year

JobID: 3922

Position Type:
  Special Education/Occupational Therapist


Date Posted:
  3/5/2025


Location:
  101-District Wide/location to be decided


Date Available:
  25-26 School Year


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


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Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree or more advanced degree from a college or university accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association in Occupational therapy required
• National Board Certification (NBCOT) in Occupational Therapy (or be National Board eligible) required
• Current Occupational Therapy license from the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy required
• Two (2) years of experience as an Occupational Therapist in a school system or other pediatric practice setting preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle required for travel throughout the school district
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds, transfer, and position students as needed to implement goals during therapy
 
Fair Labor Standards Act Status:  Exempt
 
Reports to: 
Building Principal
Director of Special Services
 
Job Goal:
The Occupational Therapist leads the process of development, implementation, and coordination of the occupational therapy program of the Independence School District.  Professional judgment and clinical knowledge are used to develop individualized programming based on occupational performance deficits in the areas of personal care, student role, interaction skills, process skills, play, community integration/work, and graphic communication.
 
Performance Responsibilities:
• Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs, through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery
• Evaluates the student’s ability and formulates the student’s occupational profile through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews
• Synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment; directs program development; and guides evidence-based intervention
• Develops occupationally based intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals
• Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment
• Consults with the school-based team to achieve student outcomes
• Monitors and reassess the effects of occupational therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention
• Prioritizes and schedules work tasks independently
• Manages inventory of therapeutic equipment and assessments, and project needs for budget planning
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy
• Provides legal and ethical supervision of occupational therapy assistant assuming responsibility for the students served by assistant
• Adheres to federal and state legislation, regulation, and policies that affect occupational therapy practice
• Performs additional professional responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, record-keeping, participating in staff development activities, taking part in parent conferences, consulting with school staff, caseload management, scheduling, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services
• Adhere to all District policies and procedures and laws outlined by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004) and the Missouri State Plan for Special Education
 
Terms of Employment:
Occupational Therapists will be employed for nine (9) month positions.  The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.
 
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy by the immediate supervisor, utilizing the Independence School District School Occupational Therapist Performance Based Evaluation.


Attachment(s):
• FY25 Occupational & Physical Therapist.pdf



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Openings as of 3/29/2025
Special Education

School Psychologist Intern

JobID: 3881

Position Type:
  Special Education/School Psychology Internship


Date Posted:
  1/9/2025


Location:
  101-District Wide/location to be decided


Date Available:
  25-26 school year


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School Psychology Internship Job Posting
 
The Independence School District (ISD) in Independence, Missouri, anticipates full-time openings for School Psychology Internship positions for the 2025-2026 school year.
 
School Psychologists in ISD primarily serve in a consultation model with a strong emphasis in behavior. Daily responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Conduct functional behavior assessments
• Develop student support plans/behavior intervention plans
• Provide guidance on data tracking and data collection tools
• Provide guidance on problem-solving teams and help school teams in implementing three-tiered models of student support
• Design and implement academic and behavioral interventions
• Analyze student data to determine the effectiveness of interventions provided and to evaluate growth in student learning
• Assess students for special education (through sped process outlined by sped department)
• Assist special educators in translating evaluation results into meaningful educational recommendations and IEP goals
• Facilitate understanding of community mental health, medical, and psycho-educational evaluation reports, including understanding the implications of various DSM diagnoses
• Coordinate and present staff in-service training on educational and psychological topics such as trauma-informed care and trauma sensitive school practices, behavior management, mental health, problems-solving teams, etc.
• Conduct threat assessments and provide crisis response assistance when necessary
 
School Psychology Interns would be responsible for these duties under direct training and supervision of a certified School Psychologist within the district. Supervision will be tailored to individual needs and program requirements. NASP competencies will be used as a guide and evaluation tool throughout supervision. Two-hour individual supervision sessions will be provided weekly for each intern (additional supervision time will be available, if necessary).  Ed.S. and Ph.D. level internships will be considered.
 
Internship applicants must be working toward a degree in School Psychology and are required to seek a Temporary Authorization Certificate as a School Psychologist in Missouri.  Contact the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at www.dese.mo.gov for more information.  Successful candidates will be offered a $27,500 stipend and  full medical and dental benefits for the 10-month internship.  District-provided housing may be available for successful applicants.
 
For more information on the district, please visit our website at www.isdschools.org.
 
A completed application packet must be on file with our Human Resources Department prior to being considered for an interview.  Application guidelines can be found at www.applitrack.com/isdschools/onlineapp.    (Note: Applications submitted through the NASP website are considered incomplete.) In addition to the application form, applicants are encouraged to upload the following documents onto the online application system: vita/resume, three letters of reference, and university transcripts.
 
If you would like more information prior to submitting an application, please contact Breanna Summers, School Psychologist at breanna_summers@isdschools.org or (816) 809-3582.




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Openings as of 3/29/2025
Special Education

Speech Language Pathologists for the 2025-2026 school year

JobID: 3859

Position Type:
  Special Education/Speech and Language Pathologist


Date Posted:
  11/5/2024


Location:
  101-District Wide/location to be decided


Date Available:
  08/2025


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


  Description:
  Speech/Language Pathologists for the 2025-2026 school year.




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