Certified Teacher: Special Education - WES [2026-2027 School Year]

Boyle County Schools•Danville, KY

About The Position

Certified Teachers are a key ingredient to student success. We are looking for educators who can join our quest in the physical, mental and social development of the kids in Boyle County. Innovation and positive risk-taking are encouraged as we look to integrate technology and new learning strategies while teaching all content areas covered by the Kentucky Academic Core Standards and the Boyle County School District Curriculum Guide.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Kentucky teaching certificate or statement of eligibility for teaching exceptional children - learning and behavior disorders.
A college or university letter of acceptance for an alternative route to certification will also be accepted.
For new or soon to be college graduates: If you are a new graduate without one of the documents above, please include with your application a short letter describing the following: your area of certification, expected graduation date, university name and status with regard to obtaining teacher certification.

Responsibilities

Employ classroom management techniques that result in an atmosphere for teaching/learning in which students understand what they are expected to do.
Plan lessons around the Kentucky Academic Core Standards and the Boyle County School District Curriculum Guides.
Plan effectively with respect to establishing teaching strategies which allow the attainment, by the student, of the lesson objective.
Recognize student differences in needs, abilities, and interests and design instruction so that these differences are met.
Carry out other professional responsibilities including punctuality, reliability, care of equipment and materials, planning, communication, confidentiality, and following district and school policies.
Ability to use technology for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to supporting instruction, accessing and manipulating data, professional growth and productivity, communicating and collaborating with colleagues, parents and the community, and conducting research/solving problems.
Proficiency in technology skills must be demonstrated based on the performance criteria set out in the KDE teacher standards for technology.
Strict adherence to the Policies and Procedures of the Boyle County Board of Education, the Employee Handbook, Code of Ethics for Certified School Personnel and Kentucky Revised Statutes.
Fulfilling contractual obligation of days worked.
Perform other duties as assigned.