MSD Teacher-LCHS

Young World Physical Education; Russellville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an MSD Teacher for Logan County High School, Russellville, Kentucky. This full-time position involves teaching special education to students with disabilities, adapting instructional materials, and conducting assessments. Candidates should possess a Baccalaureate degree in special education and relevant teaching experience. The role requires effective behavior management and the ability to tailor teaching strategies to diverse learning needs. Immediate starting date available following application.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of teaching principles and strategies for students with disabilities.
• Ability to develop and conduct instruction for students with varying needs.
• Experience in developing individualized education plans and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Teach and instruct students with disabilities across various subjects.
• Adapt instructional materials and methodologies to meet student needs.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain behavior management standards.

Skills

Teaching methods for students with disabilities

Behavior management strategies

Individualized education plans

Effective learning environment creation

Assessment of educational needs

Education

Baccalaureate or higher degree in special education

Job description

Logan County School District – Logan County High School – Russellville, Kentucky

MSD Teacher-LCHS

Job ID: 5684790

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MSD Teacher – Special Education

Under direction, to teach and instruct students with disabilities in multiple grade levels in academic, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas; to plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational and remedial program for students with disabilities; to assist students with disabilities in making an appropriate adjustment to a mainstreamed educational process, requiring an increased level of independence; and to do other related functions as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach and instruct students with disabilities in subject matter areas such as reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, health, art, physical education, and music.
• Adapt an adopted course of study, program instruction guidelines, and instructional materials in meeting the educational needs of students with disabilities.
• Utilize a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including remedial instruction, demonstration, and activity participation.
• Instruct students in citizenship, the development of social skills, and other subject matter specified by legal mandate, District policy, and administrative regulations.
• Prepare, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the instructional level of pupils with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of pupils in designing an educational program to meet individual educational needs.
• Individualize instructional processes and adapt program activities to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
• Provide individual and group instruction in order to properly motivate pupils, and to effectively utilize the time available for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior utilizing behavior management strategies and techniques, including behavior modification, reinforcement, and other positive behavior shaping processes.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate pupil academic and social growth.
• Record and report appropriate analyses and perceptions of pupil progress.
• Administer, score, and record the results of criterion referenced, group standardized and specialized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress.
• Counsel, confer, and communicate with parents, school and District personnel regarding pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.
• Work cooperatively with the Individual Education Plan Team in assessing pupil needs and learning deficiencies, and develop alternative solutions to pupil learning difficulties.
• Plan, create, and maintain an effective learning environment through the utilization of functional and aesthetically conceived displays, exhibits, bulletin boards, interest, learning and activity centers.
• Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
• Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and advisory and consultation activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of students with disabilities.
• Child growth and development and behavior characteristics of children experiencing educational and social dysfunctions.
• Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to students with disabilities.
• Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures.
• Socio-economic and cultural background differences of the school population.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for students with disabilities.
• Provide effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and with varying mental, social and emotional levels.
• Effectively assist in the assessment of the educational needs of students with disabilities, and the design, development, and implementation of individualized education plans.
• Provide an attractive, inviting, and stimulating learning environment.
• Perform research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instruction programs, pilot projects, and innovative programs designed to enhance pupil educational opportunities and experiences for students with disabilities.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience: Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or two years of full time classroom teaching experience with the learning disabled child.

Education: Possession of an earned Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in special education, instructional technology, a subject matter field commonly taught in the elementary grades, or closely related field.

Certification Requirement: Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Categories

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required