Special Education Teacher - Visually Impaired

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.

Commensurate with the school district's Certified Salary Schedule

• 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

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.