2026-2027: Exceptional Child Teacher (MSD)

Young World Physical Education; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in Frankfort, Kentucky, is seeking an Exceptional Child Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires a dedicated educator to develop and implement IEPs, manage classroom activities, and meet the diverse needs of students with mild to moderate disabilities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and appropriate Kentucky certification. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Certified to teach children with mild/moderate disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Must have skills in classroom management and lesson planning.

Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans suitable for students with special needs.
• Maintain classroom discipline and engage students.
• Collaborate with other professionals to support student learning.
• Communicate with staff, parents and administration about student progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication

Student assessment

IEP development

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Approved Certification with the State of Kentucky

Job description

2026-2027: Exceptional Child Teacher (MSD)

Franklin Cty Elkhorn Elementary – Frankfort, KY

Job Details

• Job ID: 5629066
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Apr 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

Basic Function: Performs duties required by District, State, and Federal Regulations of special education teachers.

Performance Responsibilities

• Has a prepared lesson plan that is sufficient for instructing the lesson.
• Exercises proper care of materials and equipment.
• Communicates needs of the classroom to the proper personnel.
• Arrives for work at the assigned hour and does not leave before the assigned time.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with other staff members, parents, students, and administration.
• Accepts assistance, advice, and guidance from people responsible for supervising his/her performance, and makes a concerted effort toward improving or refining skills.
• Shares ideas, plans, materials, and facilities.
• Alert to district’s, school’s, and his/her own goals and priorities and seeks professional development appropriate to these needs.
• Keeps information obtained in the course of professional service confidential, unless disclosure serves a professional purpose or is required by law.
• In his/her association with others, respects the rights, feelings, and differences among individuals and communicates directly when needed.
• Complies with state and local restrictions on controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol, and dress while exercising contractual responsibilities.
• Does not verbally or physically harass students.
• Does not use profanity in the presence of students.
• Does not have any sexual contact with students.
• Diagnoses the learning needs of each student and prescribes individual IEPs to meet those needs.
• Acts as a resource person with other teachers and parents to promote understanding of special education student needs and to provide assistance in working with handicapped students.
• Keeps data to document student change.
• Familiar with and implements due process and procedures, keeping proper documentation.
• Assimilates and applies suggestions from related service personnel.

Standards

• Employs classroom management techniques that result in an atmosphere for teaching/learning in which students know what they are expected to do.

A. Classroom Management

• The teacher begins the class promptly.
• The teacher communicates the behaviors expected of students; evidence shows expected behaviors have been communicated.
• Students exhibit classroom behaviors allowing maximum on‑task behavior from all participants.
• Inappropriate behaviors receive immediate and appropriate teacher intervention.

B. Materials

• The teacher chooses appropriate materials and/or equipment for teaching a lesson.
• The teacher handles materials and equipment efficiently in the classroom setting.

Planning for Instruction

Plan effectively with respect to establishing teaching strategies that allow attainment of the lesson’s behavioral objectives.

Teaching the Lesson

• Recognizes student differences in needs, abilities, and interests and imparts instruction so these differences are met.
• Tells the student exactly what is to be learned in the lesson.
• Tells the student the purpose of the learning and makes it meaningful to their lives.
• Relates the learning from the lesson to previous learnings and verbalizes transfer for the students.
• Students are told how they will be accountable for demonstrating proficiency.
• Gives students information about the learning.
• Demonstrates sound, up-to-date knowledge of the subject matter being taught.
• Checks periodically throughout the lesson for students’ understanding of the objective.
• Provides practice experiences for the students of the appropriate number and variety to ensure mastery of the objective.
• Monitors guided practice to provide immediate feedback on correctness.
• Demonstrates knowledge of reinforcement theory throughout the lesson.
• Each aspect of the lesson gives evidence of the teacher’s attention to maintaining a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Encourages, praises, and/or acknowledges student effort appropriately.
• Manages instruction so each student shows some measure of success.
• Practice is scheduled to guarantee retention of learnings.
• Gives students opportunity to verbalize critical attributes of the learning before leaving the lesson.
• Collects data from the lesson to evaluate each student’s performance and assists in planning tomorrow’s lesson.

Minimum Qualifications

• Approved Certification with the State of Kentucky.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Terms of Employment

• Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for Professional Personnel.

Position Type

• Full‑Time

Job Categories

• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Contact Information

• Andy Bradley, Principal
• Elkhorn Elementary
• Phone: 502‑695‑6730
• Email: [e-mail]