Special Education Teacher - SMS

Special Education Teacher – SMS

School: South Middle School – Henderson, Kentucky

Job : 5828982

Final date to receive applications: Jul 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

MUNIS Code: 2095

Salary: Comm. with years of teaching experience and rank.

• Proper Kentucky certification in Special Education.

• Employment call:
  Physical, TB Risk Assessment, state/national criminal background check, CAN check and drug screen.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Utilize an appropriate variety of material and activities to facilitate lesson objectives.
• Concentrate on accomplishing a high rate of time on task with students where students are engaged in instructional involvement.
• Dемонстрировать caring attitude in association with students.
• Use effective questioning techniques in the instructional process.
• Incorporate effective motivational strategies in working with students.
• Actively and continuously monitor student learning and assume responsibility for current student progress.
• Assume responsibility for the behavior of students in the classroom and work toward a positive and productive student/teacher relationship.
• Comply with all board and school building policies and procedures.
• Work within the philosophical framework of the school board, building and departmental assignments.
• Attend all regular and special faculty meetings unless prevented by personal illness or excused by the principal.
• Take part in curriculum research, study groups, and other activities related to the profession, provided these activities do not affect classroom work.
• Demonstrate a high standard of professional dress while in the employ of the board of education.
• Demonstrate acceptable mastery of the written and spoken word.
• Prepare lesson plans directly related to the objectives being taught; plans are current and available for a substitute teacher.
• Practice a friendly and cooperative attitude with students, colleagues, parents, and superiors.
• Assume a reasonable share of extended school activities and demonstrate a willingness to participate in school/community affairs.
• Develop understanding and concern for the academic and social welfare of students.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom conducive to learning.
• Direct student learning at a rate commensurate to the capability of the student.
• Assist students to make up work missed because of legitimate absences.
• Use only acceptable methods of discipline in compliance with board and school policies.
• Strive to understand all sides of a problem before administering discipline.
• Set an example before pupils and avoid any words or actions that show prejudice against individuals or minority groups.
• Welcome opportunity to discuss with parents or guardians, with open mindedness and courtesy, the problems and or progress of students.
• Respect the rights of and cooperate with parents/guardians regarding the welfare and development of students.
• Maintain high standards of conduct and attitudes at all times to keep the profession respectful and dignified in the eyes of the public and colleagues.
• Take advantage of opportunities to upgrade professional skills related to instructional improvement through committees, workshops, and organizations.
• Accept outside employment only when it does not interfere with professional duties and when it is not detrimental to status with pupils or professional colleagues.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the administration.

Henderson County Schools is an equal opportunity educational employer.