Exceptional Child Instructor (MSD) @ Toliver (2026-27)

Danville Independent School District•Danville, KY

About The Position

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Requirements

Possess Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans/units of study based upon appropriate academic expectations/student goals/school objectives/student needs and goals.
Identifies targeted academic expectations in lesson/unit
Matches activities/learning experiences to academic expectations
Selects appropriate materials/media/technologies for lesson presentation
Includes student activities that address various student learning styles/intelligence skills
Uses technology to support instruction; access and manipulate data; enhance professional growth and productivity; communicate and collaborate with colleagues, parents and the community; and conduct research/solve problems.
Plans activities to make effective use of class/instructional time available
Incorporates performance-based assessments
Identifies school and community resources
Designs instructional units and student activities that integrate knowledge and skills from more than one discipline
Involves student, when appropriate, in designing student activities
Designs instructional activities and themes of interest to students
Designs or uses projects, manipulative, and simulations to provide “real life” experiences
Collaborates with others (students, teachers, parents) to develop, design, deliver and align curriculum to meet the identified needs of students, school, district and community
Formulates academically-relevant and essential questions
Provides for learning experiences that parallel that which students are ready to learn and do
Develop a positive learning climate and arrange physical environment to enhance learning and delivery of instruction
Arranges environment to accommodate individual, small group, and large-group activities
Alters physical arrangement to match planned activities/students’ needs
Maintains a safe/functional environment that minimizes barriers to learning
Maintains positive student-teacher interactions
Displays sensitivity when dealing with students and others
Interacts positively with students, colleagues, parents, and community members
Implements instructional units/lesson plans
Provides time and activities for all students to apply knowledge/practice skills
Uses appropriate questioning techniques to assist students in problem-solving, developing critical thinking, and in formulating accurate responses
Uses appropriate response techniques when responding to student’s answers in order to maximize learning
Demonstrates and enhances subject knowledge by providing examples of accurate, up-to-date information/practices/procedures
Provides opportunities for individual and cooperative learning experiences
Involves all students in learning opportunities
Emphasizes/repeats essential ideas, concepts, procedures throughout instruction
Brings closure to unit/activity that reinforces learning
Encourages students to apply learning in “real-life” setting
Reinforces student learning with specific academic praise
Communicates/displays specific learner expectations and desired results
Connect student activities/lesson objectives to “real life” applications
Includes appropriate uses of media and technologies
Makes smooth, clear transitions between activities
Provides connections to students activities that are based upon prior learning, students’ backgrounds and experiences, and future aspirations
Demonstrates abilities and techniques to improve instructional/learning by using a variety of assessment procedures
Provides students immediate and specific feedback on a consistent basis
Provides feedback that is meaningful and timely
Incorporates comprehension checks of understanding by circulating throughout the room, interacting with students; asking questions, observing students, and guiding students’ practices/activities
Analyzes assessment results to improve/revise instruction
Makes adjustments in assessment and instructional techniques for diversities (social, physical cultural)
Provides opportunities for student analysis of unit/lesson activities (reflections, assists in developing scoring guides, etc.)
Uses a variety of assessment techniques to evaluate student performances (open response items, performance events, portfolio entries, standardized tests, group participation, etc.)
Manages students’ behaviors in order to maximize teaching and learning opportunities
Establish/maintain behavioral expectations (class rules) of students
Monitors students’ behaviors according to local school/district policies and procedures
Reinforces acceptable student behaviors with genuine, specific praise
Holds each student accountable for his/her own behaviors
Manages disruptive behavior constructively while maintaining instructional momentum
Demonstrates fairness and consistency when managing disruptive behaviors and enforces consequences
Use gestures, facial expressions, verbal cues, and proximity control to direct and redirect student behaviors
Communicates positively/effectively with students, colleagues, parents and others
Speaks directly and clearly
Provides clear instructions
Shares student expectations, criteria for assessment, student progress with students and parents in meetings, conferences, written progress reports, etc.
Makes effective use of non-verbal cues, expressions, gestures, etc.
Seek and complete professional growth opportunities/activities to improve instruction
Evaluates self to identify needs for instructional improvement
Develops/reviews a professional growth plan congruent with school/district/KERA Goals and missions
Reviews professional growth plan annually and revises plan as needs/goals change
Participates in professional development activities (continuing education, workshops, seminars, action-based research, teacher networks, etc.)
Shares instructional materials, information, ideas with colleagues
Strives to improve instruction on a consistent basis
Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding students’ behaviors and performances
Encourages professional growth of peers
Uses appropriate language in the presence of students
Meets local school district job expectations and requirements in job descriptions
Follows proper channels to address issues and problems
Meets assigned time frames as stipulated
Serves on various school/district committees
Follows school/district policies and procedures including employee time and attendance
Performs other (out-of-class) duties consistent with contract/job expectations
Implements specially designed instruction according to I.E.P.
Correlates IEP objectives with lesson plans
Serves as a consultant/resource to regular education teachers
Provides appropriate information on special needs students to other school personnel, e.g. strength, weaknesses
Consults with teachers regarding pre-referral collaboration techniques for at-risk students in the regular classroom
Develops IEP objectives which correspond with present levels of student performance and allow for continuous student progress
Complete required due process paperwork efficiently and correctly
Assist with evaluations
Perform other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor