District Special Education Teacher

Hopkins County School District • Madisonville, KY

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About The Position

The District Special Education Teacher plans, organizes, and delivers instructional programs that support high expectations for all students and promote required learning goals and outcomes. The teacher provides developmentally appropriate, research-based instruction aligned with Kentucky learning goals and outcomes for students with disabilities, and supports their educational, social, personal, and occupational development. The position is for the 2026–2027 school year, with 185 work days, and is evaluated under the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Requirements

• Kentucky certificate, license, or other legal credential required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, research-based instructional strategies that address Kentucky learning goals and outcomes for students.
• Coordinate and supervise work experience and on-campus job-training programs involving students with disabilities.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers who have students with disabilities in regular classes; explain students’ abilities and disabilities to staff and assist students with regular class assignments.
• Collaborate with parents and professional staff regarding students’ educational, social, and personal problems.
• Collaborate with professional staff to address students’ unique psychological or disciplinary problems.
• Help students with disabilities assess their abilities realistically and establish educational and occupational goals suited to those abilities.
• Pursue ongoing professional study in the psychology of students with disabilities and related teaching methods.
• Maintain attendance and other records required for special education programs under state and local regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide comprehensive and appropriate resources for teaching and learning situations.
• Use human, physical, and time resources efficiently.
• Use Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as outlined by the school or district.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and adhere to the professional code of ethics.
• Use technology appropriately in performing job functions.
• Perform other tasks requested by the immediate supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed