LBD Teacher - Foust

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

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

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

Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a school learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

• 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
• 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.
• Provides availability to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested 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.
• Establishes and maintains 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 professional growth in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Represents the school in the community effectively and in a positive manner.
• Maintains regular, predictable, and punctual attendance during scheduled work hours.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and acts as a positive role model for children.
• Demonstrates a desire to see all students learn and succeed.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
• Administers health services to students as necessary in the absence of a 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 reasonable and are covered by local board policy or…