Job Description
Applicants MUST have a Kentucky teaching certificate or statement of eligibility in Learning Behavior Disorders (LBD) grades K-12. A college or university letter of acceptance for an alternative route to certification for Learning Behavior Disorders (LBD) grades K-12 will also be accepted. For new or soon to be college graduates- A letter of explanation is needed for new graduates who do not have one of the documents above. Please type a short letter describing the following: what you will be certified in, your graduation date, university name and status with regard to obtaining teacher certification. CLASS TITLE: Special Education Teacher REPORTS TO: School Principal or Designee EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt APPROVED: January 14, 2016- Order #2016-1720 BASIC FUNCTION: To help special needs students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limi