FMD/MSD Exceptional Child Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Monticello (KY); On-site; USD 36,271 - 44,332; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Monticello, Kentucky, is looking for an Exceptional Child Teacher to provide specialized instruction for students with disabilities, developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEP). The successful candidate will have a master's degree in Special Education, current Kentucky teaching license, and strong knowledge of special education practices.

This full-time position offers a salary of $40,302 per year. The ideal candidate will also possess effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with parents and educational professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.A./B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
• Current Kentucky teaching license in required content area.
• Knowledge of technology to individualize instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.
• Evaluate and assess student progress against instructional objectives.
• Develop and implement Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans.

Skills

Special education knowledge

Instructional strategies

Communication skills

Positive behavior management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

Tools

iPads

Job description

FMD/MSD Exceptional Child Teacher

Wayne County School District, Wayne County Middle School – Monticello, Kentucky.

Job Details

Job ID: 5693342

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: May 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $40,302 Per Year

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Adheres to the standards and practices established by the KY Board of Education, the Wayne County Board of Education and the appropriate schools’ Site Base Decision Making Council.
• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including i-pads.
• Serves as primary contact for the parent.
• Participates in special education evaluations and reevaluations as necessary.
• Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
• Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities.
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (e.g., social services, public health, medical providers) regarding the needs of students.
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Required:

• Minimum B.A./B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
• Current Kentucky teaching license in required content area.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and the specialty area.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Ability to effectively an analyze needs and problems objectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as i-pads to individualize instruction.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state.
• Knowledge and skills in working with children with exceptional needs.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 50 pounds (and/or up to adult‑size body weight with a two-to-three person lift). Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior.

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Melissa Gossage, HR Director
• Central Office, Monticello, Kentucky 42633
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]