Elementary MSD Teacher

Berea Community Elementary School; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Berea Community Elementary School in Berea, Kentucky is seeking an Elementary MSD Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction for students with moderate and severe disabilities, aligned to IEP goals. This role focuses on research-based strategies, behavioral and academic progress, and supportive daily living skills.

The position includes creating individualized lesson plans, implementing IEPs, maintaining records, and collaborating with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for individualized and small group instruction.
• Design and implement Individualized Education Plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translate lessons plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Design and Implement Individualized Education Plans
• Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Create an effective environment for learning through displays and centers.
• Maintain professional competence through district-provided or self-initiated growth activities.
• Monitor and address students' physical, emotional, and intellectual needs on an ongoing basis.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Maintain reports and records required by regulations of the Berea Independent Board of Education and Kentucky statutes.

Job description

Elementary MSD Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5897264

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2025

Job Description

Job Details:

This position is responsible for developing and delivering high quality instruction to Exceptional Children. The position will utilize research-based strategies for instruction and intervention to help students with moderate and severe disabilities achieve greater behavioral and academic success. The position will help students to make progress within IEP goals and objections to reach their highest potential in areas such as intellectual and emotional skills as well as functions of daily living.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.


• Translate lessons plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.


• Design and Implement Individualized Education Plans


• Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.


• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.


• Maintain professional competence through activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.


• Monitor and address, if appropriate, student’s physical, emotional, and intellectual needs on an ongoing informal basis.


• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with students, staff, and parents.


• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.


• Maintain reports and records required by regulations of the Berea Independent Board of Education and Kentucky Revised Statutes.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Strictly adheres to the Kentucky Certified Code of Ethics (704 KAR 20:680) Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, written language, and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light objects and students up to 25 lbs.

Certification Requirement

Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law. Condition of Employment Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE APPLICANT HAS NO ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES. DISCLAIMERS AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

The work environment described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $43,509 to $75,252 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Whitt , Director of Exceptional Children


• Berea Community Elementary School


• Email: [e-mail]

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