Teacher - Special Education Lbd

Pulaski County Schools•Nancy, KY

About The Position

The Classroom Teacher helps students learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their development toward college and/or career readiness. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, establishes a learning-conducive classroom environment, assesses student progress, maintains required records, and supports students’ academic and other needs. The role also includes collaborating with staff, communicating with students and parents when required or requested, and carrying out district policies and instructional goals. Salary and work days are established by the Board. Performance is evaluated under the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Requirements

Degree requirements and licenses as determined by EPSB.

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned classes in designated locations and at designated times.
Plan programs of study that address students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities as much as possible.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
Encourage students to set and maintain classroom behavior standards.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Use varied instructional techniques and media, consistent with the setting and the needs and capabilities of students.
Implement the district’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives through instruction and conduct.
Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
Identify pupil needs and cooperate with professional staff in assessing and helping pupils address health, attitude, and learning problems.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; establish reasonable classroom rules and procedures and maintain order fairly.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aides and volunteers and, in cooperation with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Maintain regular attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.