Special education teacher for students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities.

INTERVIEWS MAY BE CONDUCTED BEFORE JOB POSTING CLOSES

This position is for the 2024 - 2025 School Year.

Base contract of 185 days. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
• College diploma
• Certification from Kentucky Educational Professional Standards Board in area(s) for
which person will be teaching
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plans lessons and chooses instructional materials based on curriculum and needs of
students
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques to meet the diverse needs of their students.
• Works toward implementing the instructional programs as established through guidelines
provided by the district and state.
• Manages time wisely so as to make the greatest use of time for student instruction.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere with consistent standards in the classroom that is
conducive to learning.
• Collaborates with other teachers and contributes as a member of school and district
professional learning communities
• Evaluates academic performance and progress of students regularly.
• Communicates student performance and progress to parents and guardians following
school and district guidelines.
• Work with all school staff to meet and identify the needs of individual students.
• Participates in professional development and follows guidelines and accommodations for
student special needs.
• Works with principal and others to obtain and practice professional growth opportunities.
• Practices and supports safety of students during drills and emergencies.
• Maintains updated inventory records of classroom material and follows guidelines in
appropriation of supplies needed for the instructional program.
• Supervises students during school and school sponsored events.
• Administers student diagnostic, achievement, and other tests and assessments following
district and state testing guidelines and regulations.
• Plays an active role in developing and implementing curriculum related to standards.
• Inputs, calculates, and maintains all necessary records according to state law, district
policy and administrative regulations.
• Serves on school committees related to the selection of instructional materials and school
improvement.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
Teacher
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• Adheres to professional code of Ethics for certified personnel and all board policies.
• Participates in peer reviews and teacher leadership activities.
• Integrates technology and supplemental materials to support curriculum.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Principal may
assign.
EVALUATED BY:
Principal, principal(s), and/or district level administrator depending on assignment.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Days and salary pursuant to district salary schedules.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Strictly adheres to the Kentucky Certified Code of Ethics (704 KAR 20:680)
Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, written language, and
hearing
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light objects and students up to 25 lbs.
Job Class: 2010, 2040, 2040, 2060
Original Date: 5/7/09
Revision Date(s): 7/1/14