Special Education Teacher - Middle School

Internal Transfer Deadline: N/A - This position may be filled immediately to prevent disruption of student services per KRS 160.380 and Board Policy 03.11

• Holds bachelor's or higher degree and the required Kentucky Teacher Certification and/or endorsement for the assigned position
• Has demonstrated the ability to communicate and work effectively with students, colleagues, and others

Reports To:

Principal

Job Goal:
To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Assures that students spend maximum time on task
• Plans a program of study and instructional practices that meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
• Creates a supportive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written lesson plans upon request of principal and/or supervisor
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior and achievement
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and—in harmony with the goals—establishes and communicates clear objectives for instruction
• Employs a variety of instructional practices and instructional resources and technologies to support the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Implements instruction and action, consistent with the district's mission statement, vision statement, instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses the progress of students and communicates with parents on an on-going basis and provides progress reports as required
• Utilizes data to determine individual strengths and deficits, and implements instruction as appropriate based on individual student need (including IEP, 504, and intervention plans)
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and equitable manner
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to so under reasonable terms
• Maintains and improves professional competence through on-going professional learning
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Maintains regular attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

• Days of fiscal year: 187 Days
• Salary
  
  Schedule:
  
  Salary determined by Certified Salary Schedule
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt

Performance of the position will be evaluated by Principal