EBD Special Education Teacher located at BES

Anova Education; Bedford (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Education in Bedford, Kentucky is seeking an EBD Special Education Teacher responsible for providing individualized education programs to special education students. The ideal candidate must possess a Kentucky Certificate with endorsements and demonstrate knowledge in special education practices.

The role involves collaborating with classroom teachers, maintaining records, and counseling students. Expected skills include classroom management, effective communication, and flexibility. Salary and work year will be established by the superintendent and Board.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Kentucky Certificate with endorsements in teaching areas.
• Proficient in knowledge of students and curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized programs based on IEPs.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with the law.
• Coordinate work experience programs for special education students.

Skills

Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy

Classroom Management

Effective Communication

Flexibility and Responsiveness

Education

Kentucky Certificate with endorsements

Job description

Title: EBD Special Education Teacher

Qualifications:

1. Kentucky Certificate with endorsements in teaching areas.

1. Such additional qualifications as the superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To:

Principal

Director of Special Education

Chief Academic Officer

Job Goals:

To provide each special education student in a particular unit with a program that will enable him to reach his fullest physical, emotional, psychological, and behavioral potential.

Performance Responsibilities:

Domain 1: Planning & Preparation

1. Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
2. Demonstrating Knowledge of Students
3. Selecting Instructional Outcomes
4. Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources
5. Designing Coherent Instruction
6. Designing Student Assessment

Domain 2: Classroom Environment

1. Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
2. Establishing a Culture for Learning
3. Managing Classroom Procedures
4. Managing Student Behavior
5. Organizing Physical Space

Domain 3: Instruction

1. Communicating with Students
2. Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
3. Engaging Students in Learning
4. Using Assessment in Instruction
5. Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

1. Reflecting on Teaching
2. Maintaining Accurate Records
3. Communicating with Families
4. Participating in a Professional Community
5. Growing and Developing Professionally
6. Demonstrating Professionalism

Compliance with School and District Regulations

Responsibilities Specific to Teaching Area:

1. Implements individualized programs based on IEP’s
2. Maintains appropriate system of record keeping in accordance with the law
3. Provides a basic core program for special education students consistent with state education code requirements
4. Coordinates and supervises work experience and in-school job training programs involving special education students
5. Works cooperatively with classroom teachers who have special education students in regular classes—interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff and assisting the students with regular class assignments
6. Confers frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, social, and personal problems of such students
7. Assists other professional staff members in resolving the unique psychological or disciplinary problems of each student
8. Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placements of applicants in the school’s special education program.
9. Counsels individuals and groups of special education students with educational, occupational and personal problems.
10. Assists students in making a realistic assessment of their abilities and in establishing educational and occupational goals in keeping with these abilities
11. Provides motivational work for students who have a short attention span
12. Performs such other professional tasks (within reason) as may be assigned by the superintendent or other supervisors

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the superintendent and the Board.

Evaluation:

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