LBD Teacher - OHS

LBD Teacher - OHS - (2026/2027 school year)

Owensboro Public Schools – Owensboro High School, Owensboro, Kentucky.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Mar 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately

• JOB CLASS: 2095
• JOB TITLE:
  
  Teacher – Exceptional Children – Learning and Behavior Disorders
• REPORTS TO:
  
  Principal and Director of Special Education

• Valid Kentucky Teacher Certificate for Teacher of Exceptional Children-LBD
• Statement of Eligibility for Teacher of Exceptional Children-LBD
• Experience with students in area of certification
• Willingness to be trained in Safe Crisis Management

• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e‑mail, and websites
• Subject matter in area of assignment
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
• Curriculum, instruction and assessment
• Short and long‑range planning techniques applicable to area of specialty
• Record‑keeping skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities
• Pedagogy in area of certification

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at the times designated.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows documented evidence of preparation upon request of administrator.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high expectations of classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, to meet the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Diagnoses the learning abilities of students and evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains complete and accurate records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policies.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms through appropriate parent‑teacher conferences.
• Individually and cooperatively with other teachers, supervises pupils in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and serves on assigned committees.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Accepts a shared responsibility for co‑curricular activities.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Represents the school in the community effectively and in a positive manner.
• Maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance during regularly scheduled work hours.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and act as a positive role model for kids.
• Demonstrate a desire to see all students learn and succeed.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Responsible for professional growth in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Administer health services to students as necessary in absence of school health professional, including assistance with personal care needs.
• Meets the Standards and Indicators set forth in the Certified Personnel Evaluation Plan.
• Abides by the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky Certified School Personnel.
• Adheres to the requirements of any District or school employee handbook, Owensboro Board of Education policies, and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Performs all other functions deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor that are…