TEACHER - SPECIAL EDUCATION MSD 25-26 School Year

Southern Middle School; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Middle School in Somerset, Kentucky seeks a Classroom Teacher for the 2026-2027 Special Education MSD assignment. The position is full-time, starting immediately, reporting to the Principal.

Responsibilities include planning instruction, meeting students' needs, maintaining records, collaborating with staff, and ensuring a safe, orderly classroom environment while supporting district goals.

Qualifications

• Requires state-approved degree and EPSB licensure per Kentucky standards.
• Candidate must meet Kentucky EPSB requirements for Special Education.
• Teaching certification and eligibility consistent with district policies.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned classes at designated times and locations.
• Plans and implements instructional activities meeting diverse student needs.
• Maintains a conducive classroom environment and handles behavior appropriately.
• Prepares lessons and shows evidence of preparation when requested by supervisor.
• Assesses student progress and communicates outcomes to parents and administration.
• Collaborates with staff to support student health, attitude, and learning needs.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administration.

Education

Degree requirements and licenses as determined by EPSB

Job description

TEACHER 2026-2027 - SPECIAL EDUCATION MSD

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Job Details

Job ID: 5000169
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Mar 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: CLASSROOM TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS: Degree requirements and licenses as determined by EPSB

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development toward college and/or career readiness.

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 students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Makes provision 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
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates job performance
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Maintains regular attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work days to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

APPROVED BY _____________________________________________DATE: ______________

REVIEWED AND AGREED TO BY _______________________________DATE: ______________

(Superintendent)

REVISION DATE(S):

6/13/2018

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Stephen Butcher , Principal
• Southern Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]