District Special Education Teacher

Itinerant - Different Schools; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopkins County School District invites applications for an Itinerant - Different Schools Teacher of Exceptional Child in Madisonville, KY. Immediate start for the 2026-2027 school year, with 185 days of service under the certified salary schedule.

The role reports to the Principal and Director of Special Education and requires Kentucky certification; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Salary follows the certified schedule and includes performance-based expectations.

Qualifications

• Kentucky certification, license, or other legal credential required.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and delivers programs of instruction that support the premise that high expectations for all students are possible, also implements activities that promote the learning goals and outcomes as required
• Demonstrates proficiency in planning developmentally appropriate research-based instructional strategies that addresses Kentucky's learning goals and learning outcomes for students
• Coordinates and supervises work experience and on-campus job-training programs involving the disabled
• Works cooperatively with classroom teachers who have disabled students in regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular class assignments
• Collaborates frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, social, and personal problems of such students
• Collaborates with professional staff members in resolving the unique psychological or disciplinary problems of each student
• Assists the disabled students in making a realistic assessment of his/her abilities and in establishing educational and occupational goals in keeping with these abilities
• Undertakes continuing professional study in the psychology of the disabled student in teaching methods related to his field
• Keeps attendance records and all other records pertinent to the special education programs required by state and local regulations, and policies and procedures
• Includes comprehensive and appropriate resources for teaching and learning situations
• Makes efficient use of human, physical and time resources
• Utilize Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as outlined at the school/district
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance
• Adheres to the professional code of ethics
• Successfully utilizes technology as appropriate in job function
• Performs such other tasks as may be requested by immediate supervisor

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Hopkins County School District Itinerant - Different Schools - Madisonville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Teacher of Exceptional Child
Certified Position - 2095

2026-2027 school year

Per Certified Salary Schedule

Days

185

Reports to:

Principal and Director of Special Education

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, organizes and delivers programs of instruction that support the premise that high expectations for all students are possible, also implements activities that promote the learning goals and outcomes as required

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates proficiency in planning developmentally appropriate research-based instructional strategies that addresses Kentucky's learning goals and learning outcomes for students
• Coordinates and supervises work experience and on-campus job-training programs involving the disabled
• Works cooperatively with classroom teachers who have disabled students in regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular class assignments
• Collaborates frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, social, and personal problems of such students
• Collaborates with professional staff members in resolving the unique psychological or disciplinary problems of each student
• Assists the disabled students in making a realistic assessment of his/her abilities and in establishing educational and occupational goals in keeping with these abilities
• Undertakes continuing professional study in the psychology of the disabled student in teaching methods related to his field
• Keeps attendance records and all other records pertinent to the special education programs required by state and local regulations, and policies and procedures
• Includes comprehensive and appropriate resources for teaching and learning situations
• Makes efficient use of human, physical and time resources
• Utilize Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as outlined at the school/district
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance
• Adheres to the professional code of ethics
• Successfully utilizes technology as appropriate in job function
• Performs such other tasks as may be requested by immediate supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Kentucky certificate, license, or other legal credential required

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel

Job Details

Job ID: 5978155
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Teacher of Exceptional Child
Certified Position - 2095

2026-2027 school year

Salary

Per Certified Salary Schedule

Days

185

Reports to:

Principal and Director of Special Education

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, organizes and delivers programs of instruction that support the premise that high expectations for all students are possible, also implements activities that promote the learning goals and outcomes as required

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates proficiency in planning developmentally appropriate research-based instructional strategies that addresses Kentucky's learning goals and learning outcomes for students
• Coordinates and supervises work experience and on-campus job-training programs involving the disabled
• Works cooperatively with classroom teachers who have disabled students in regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular class assignments
• Collaborates frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, social, and personal problems of such students
• Collaborates with professional staff members in resolving the unique psychological or disciplinary problems of each student
• Assists the disabled students in making a realistic assessment of his/her abilities and in establishing educational and occupational goals in keeping with these abilities
• Undertakes continuing professional study in the psychology of the disabled student in teaching methods related to his field
• Keeps attendance records and all other records pertinent to the special education programs required by state and local regulations, and policies and procedures
• Includes comprehensive and appropriate resources for teaching and learning situations
• Makes efficient use of human, physical and time resources
• Utilize Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as outlined at the school/district
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance
• Adheres to the professional code of ethics
• Successfully utilizes technology as appropriate in job function
• Performs such other tasks as may be requested by immediate supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Kentucky certificate, license, or other legal credential required

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Clarissa Byard , Director of Special Education
• CENTRAL OFFICE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]