Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher Mercer County Schools Mercer Co. Intermediate - Harrodsburg, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

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Job Details
Job : 5851810
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

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

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

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

KNOWLEDGE OF:

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

ABILITY TO:

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor’s Degree

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for Special Education

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Special Education >
General Special Education

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