Districtwide Exceptional Child Instructor - Learning & Behavior Disorders serving Edythe J Haye[...]

Young World Physical Education; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 50,586 - 89,619; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a Districtwide Exceptional Child Instructor for Edythe J Hayes Middle School in Lexington, Kentucky. This full-time position focuses on helping special-needs students achieve their developmental goals within a supportive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree and necessary certifications, demonstrating effective communication and classroom management skills. The role encompasses individual instruction, classroom management, and assessments aligned with student needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must possess a valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for Special Education.
• Must be available for education-related purposes outside school hours.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned classes and meet students’ individual needs.
• Create a conducive classroom environment.
• Assess students' accomplishments and provide progress reports.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Instructional techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for Special Education

Job description

Districtwide Exceptional Child Instructor - Learning & Behavior Disorders serving Edythe J Hayes Middle School 1.0 FTE

Location: Fayette County Public Schools, EDYTHE J HAYES MIDDLE SCHOOL – Lexington, Kentucky

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Position Type: Full‑Time (Salary)

Job ID: 5793031

Salary: $50,586 to $89,619 per year

Job Summary

To help special‑needs students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Essential Job Functions

• 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 the 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 limitations of the location provided and 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.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision 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.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Certification: Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for Special Education.
• Requirements: Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Physical Demands

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Contact Information

• Phillip Hyde
• EDYTHE J HAYES MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Email: [e-mail]