Special Education Teacher - LBD Certified

Newport Independent Schools; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Board of Education is seeking a Special Education Teacher with LBD certification to design and implement individualized instruction for students with disabilities at Newport Intermediate School. You will plan, deliver, and evaluate IEPs aligned with KDE guidelines, collaborate with specialists, and support student growth.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, ongoing progress monitoring, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is required.
• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate for Teacher of Exceptional Children (LBD) is required.
• Experience with special needs students preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned classes at designated times and locations.
• Plans a program of study that meets individual needs and abilities.
• Maintains a conducive classroom environment for learning and student engagement.
• Prepares for classes and provides written evidence of preparation when asked.
• Communicates with parents, students, and professionals as needed.
• Develops IEPs in accordance with district policy and KDE guidelines.
• Maintains accurate records and manages the student caseload for IEPs and reevaluations.
• Plans data-driven instructional and behavioral adjustments based on ongoing data.

Skills

IEP data analysis

IEP software

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Kentucky Teaching Certificate (LBD)

Tools

Infinite Campus

Job description

Special Education Teacher - LBD Certified JobID: 1773

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ LD/BD Self-Contained
• Date Posted: 8/6/2026
• Location: Newport Intermediate School
• Date Available: 08/12/2026

Basic Function

To help special needs students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible citizens. This employee designs and implements instruction for students with disabilities. The employee is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating individual educational programs for students based on individual student needs.

Performance Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages student to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Communicates with parents, students, outside agencies and other professionals.
• Develops IEPs for students that comply with district policy and KDE regulations and guidelines.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Maintains student caseload in regard to compliance with IEP development and three year re-evaluations, communication and consultation with other teachers and related service providers (e.g., student accommodations, modifications, etc.).
• Gathers ongoing instructional and behavioral data.
• Plans and adjusts daily instructional and behavioral programs based on data.
• Assesses student progress and reports to parents, at minimum, through IEP progress reports as specified in IEP.
• Requisitions material and equipment and performs other clerical tasks required
• Implements instruction and behavior management.
• Facilitates IEP meetings for caseload students using established meeting protocol.
• Functions as a member of a professional team.
• Carries out transition activities with parents and other professionals.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate for Teacher of Exceptional Children, LBD
• Successful experience working with special needs students or in a special needs classroom setting preferred, but not required.

Knowledge of

• Federal, state and local regulations, policies and procedures of Special Education Due Process
• Student Information System/IEP software (Infinite Campus)
• Evaluation Instruments & eligibility criteria
• Progress Monitoring, Data Collection & Analysis
• Specialized methodology for teaching students with disabilities (academic & behavior strategies)

Terms of Employment

• 186-day contract
• Salary as approved by the Newport Board of Education