Impactful Special Education Teacher

Daviess County School District; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Daviess County School District seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to plan and deliver tailored instruction for students with disabilities. The role focuses on creating an engaging classroom environment, meeting district and state standards, and maintaining comprehensive student records.

Location varies by assignment with 186 contracted days. Eligible candidates hold Kentucky teaching credentials including Special Education certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in field of assignment required.
• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment required.
• Special Education Certification based on vacancy needs (LBD/MSD/Visually Impaired/Hearing Impaired).
• Experience with students in area of certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and supervises students in and out of the classroom.
• Reports to work promptly and maintains continuity of instruction throughout the school year.
• Protect confidential information.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows documented evidence of preparation upon request of administrator.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high expectations of classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, to meet the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement the district’s mission, instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and Board policies.
• Makes provisions 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 through appropriate parent teacher conferences.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and serves on assigned committees and co-curricular activities.
• Cooperates with other staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• May work in a co-teaching classroom environment to provide specially designed instruction to students with disabilities.
• Works with students at multiple grade levels based on individual student needs.
• Works to establish and maintain open and professional lines of communications with students and their parents/guardians.
• Responsible for professional growth in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Represents the school in the community effectively and in a positive manner.
• Administer health services to students as necessary in absence of school health professional.
• Prioritize, plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and act as a positive role model for kids.
• Must demonstrate a desire to see all students learn and succeed.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Record-keeping

Pedagogy

Education

Bachelor's degree in field

Kentucky teaching certification

Special Education certification

Job description

Daviess County School District seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to plan and deliver tailored instruction for students with disabilities. The role focuses on creating an engaging classroom environment, meeting district and state standards, and maintaining comprehensive student records.

Location varies by assignment with 186 contracted days. Eligible candidates hold Kentucky teaching credentials including Special Education certification.