Special Education Teacher

Job Title

Teach various subjects and basic skills to students who have physical, learning, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and/or other disabilities.

Assess students' skills and determine their educational needs; adapt lessons and materials to meet students' needs; develop, with a team, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student; plan activities that are specific to each student's abilities; teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one; implement IEPs, assess students' performance, and track their progress; update paperwork throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals;

discuss students' progress with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators

IDEA Regulations and special education policies, programs and procedures related to special education; state and federal laws and regulations regarding special education records, due process

Maintain organized and accurate records, multi-task, work well with others in a collaborative setting

Bachelor's Degree

Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for Special Education