Special Education Teacher

Austin Community College; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement

State-sponsored health insurance

Optional benefits

Job summary

A community college in Kentucky seeks a dedicated educator for a teaching role focusing on Learning Behavior Disorders for grades K-12. The candidate will develop lesson plans, provide tailored instruction, and maintain communication with students and parents. Successful applicants will possess a valid Kentucky teaching certification and undergo necessary background checks and medical examinations. The position offers a dynamic educational environment aiming for student success and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Holds valid Kentucky teaching certification including Learning Behavior Disorders (LBD) Grades K-12.
• Must pass a medical examination and background checks.
• Successful completion of drug testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Provide individualized instruction to students.
• Communicate with students and parents regarding progress.

Skills

Learning Behavior Disorders (LBD)

Communication skills

Instructional techniques

Education

Valid Kentucky teaching certification

Job description

Salary & Benefits

For 2026-27 school year. 185 contract days. Salary commensurate with Rank and Experience. Benefits include state retirement and state sponsored health insurance plus additional optional benefits.

Certification Requirements

Certification must include Learning Behavior Disorders (LBD) Grades K-12 or must be eligible for certification.

BASIC FUNCTION

To implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs and learning styles of each student.

Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

Evaluates students’ academic, behavioral, and social growth, keeps appropriate records including alternate assessment, and prepares progress reports on a regular basis.

Communicates with students and parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress reports on a regular basis.

Identifies student’s needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.

Creates an effective environment for learning.

Maintains professional competence through professional staff development activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.

Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator in the district evaluation process.

Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains required inventory records.

Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.

Administers group assessments in accordance with the district assessment program.

Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

Participates in faculty meetings, team meetings, departmental meetings, committees and the sponsorship of student co-curricular activities as assigned.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques, strategies and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individual or student groups involved.

Implements by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of students and staff.

Accepts responsibility for appropriate utilization of and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.

Assists in enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.

Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and strategies.

Correlates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and strategies.

Promotes good public relations with parents and other members of the community-at-large.

Assigns tasks for which students have a high probability of success and expects all students to make reasonable progress.

Provides guidance to pupils to promote their welfare and educational development.

Implements authentic instruction and continuous assessment.

Promotes, demonstrates, implements KERA earning goals and academic expectations.

Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.

Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth.

Demonstrates effective positive interpersonal and communication skills with students, parents and staff.

Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Maintains appropriate professional appearance.

Adheres to professional Codes of Ethics adopted by the Kentucky Education Standards Board.

Demonstrates knowledge of the use of technology in business, industry and society.

Demonstrates basic knowledge of computer/peripheral parts and attends to simple connections and installations.

Practices equitable and legal use of computers and technology in professional activities.

Applies research-based instructional practices that use computers and other technology.

Uses computers and other technology for individual, small group and large group learning activities.

Uses technology to support multiple assessments of student learning.

Instructs and supervises students in the ethical and legal use of technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

Holds valid Kentucky teaching certification including Learning Behavior Disorders (LBD) Grades K-12 or is eligible for certification in area of need.

For this type of employment, state law requires a state criminal history background check as a condition of employment. Under certain circumstances, a national criminal history background check may be required as a condition of employment as indicated in KRS 160.380. A background check performed within a ninety (90)-day period prior to initial employment will be accepted.

As a condition of initial employment, all employees, including substitute employees, shall pass a medical examination as indicated in 702 KAR 001:160. The medical examination shall be reported on the form required by Kentucky Administrative Regulation available at the Board of Education office. The examination shall be provided by a licensed physician, physician assistant (PA), or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Each medical examination shall include a risk assessment for tuberculosis as required by Kentucky Administrative Regulation. Individuals identified by that assessment as being at high risk for TB shall be required to undergo a tuberculin skin test as required by 702 KAR 001:160. A medical exam performed within a ninety (90)-day period prior to initial employment will be accepted.

Based on the Board-approved Drug Free/Alcohol Free School policy 03.23251, all applicants being considered for employment shall be required to submit to a urinalysis test for the detection of illegal use of drugs and alcohol, as part of the required post-offer, pre-employment physical. As a condition of employment, applicants are subject to the contents of this policy and the employee drug/alcohol-testing program. Summary result will be transmitted to the Human Resource Coordinator (HRC) and the Superintendent. An applicant refusing to complete any part of the drug testing procedure will not be considered a valid candidate for employment with the District, and such will be considered as a withdrawal of the individual’s application for employment. The applicant will not be permitted to reapply for employment with the District for at least twelve (12) months and not until the applicant shows proof of successful completion of a drug rehabilitation program or proof that the applicant is no longer engaging in illegal drug use. If substance screening shows a confirmed positive result for which there is no current physician’s prescription, a second confirming test may be requested by the HRC. If the first or any requested second confirming test is positive, any job offer will be revoked.

As a condition of initial employment, all employees, including substitute employees, shall complete training for the use of physical restraint and seclusion in school districts as indicated in 704 KAR 7:160.