Special Education Teacher

Qualifications:

• shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position.
• shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers and adults.
• shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.

SALARY:

Commensurate with the school district's Certified Salary Schedule

Physical Qualifications:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, sit, possibly lift 50 pounds or more
• Requires the ability to be fully trained in Restraint & Seclusion

Job Goal:

To lead students toward fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation while implementing all goals and objectives of students' Individual Education Plans. 

• General Job Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that align with each student's strengths, needs, and goals.
  • Delivers specially designed and/or differentiated instruction tailored to various learning abilities.
  • Utilize assessments, progress monitoring tools, and data-driven strategies to measure student success and adjust instruction.
  • Collaborate with general education teachers to implement inclusive practices and co-teaching opportunities.
  • Communicate with parents/guardians to discuss student progress, share strategies, and build partnerships.
  • Monitor and support student behavior through positive behavior interventions and supports.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records of student performance, attendance, and compliance requirements.
  • Participate in IEP meetings, parent conferences, Professional Learning Communities, and district-run professional development sessions.
  • Collaborate with related service providers to best meet students' needs
  • Professional Responsibilities:
    • The teacher follows school, district, state and federal guidelines and policies.
    • Keeps attendance records and all other records pertinent to the special education programs required by state and local regulations, and policies and procedures
    • The teacher attends staff meetings.
    • The teacher reports to work regularly and on time.
    • The teacher keeps up to date on current educational trends
    • The teacher serves on district, school, department and/or team committees in a positive, productive manner.
    • The teacher selects appropriate channels for resolving concerns/problems.
    • The teacher cooperates with resource personnel, other staff members and parents.
    • The teacher attends to assigned duties and responsibilities in a prompt manner.
    • The teacher promotes a safe physical environment for the classroom.
    • The teacher promotes a professional image through proper personal appearance.
  • Interpersonal Relationships:
    • The teacher is cooperative.
    • The teacher demonstrates self-control.
    • The teacher gives and receives constructive criticism.
    • The teacher is flexible and reasonable.
    • The teacher keeps information confidential about students and peers.
    • The teacher positively interprets school and district policies, programs and activities to parents, peers, patrons and community members.