Special Education Teacher Elementary

Williamstown KY•Williamstown, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Williamstown Independent Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the elementary level. The role involves providing appropriate educational services aligned with Kentucky Core Content and Program of Studies to students with identified disabilities, based on each student's individual education plan (IEP). This includes cash management of assigned students, effective classroom teaching practices, and collaboration with other school staff.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hold the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers, and adults.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.

Responsibilities

Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
Present a positive image of the school to parents and convey genuine concern for student education, growth, and development.
Establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
Develop positive public relationships between the school district and the community.
Carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
React positively to directives.
Cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals, and staff.
Maintain the confidentiality of each student's educational record, both verbally and in written form.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.
Act as a member of the Admissions and Release Committee for each assigned and served student.
Plan and implement a program of study that meets individual needs, interests, and abilities in alignment with the district's curriculum and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student.
Implement curriculum objectives and goals using effective, differentiated teaching techniques and materials.
Work cooperatively with the principal and Director of Special Education on planning teams and committees to achieve "Continuous Monitoring Process" as specified by KDE and district.
Provide units of instruction for special classes, including daily lesson plans describing learning experiences aligned to the general curriculum and IEP objectives for each student.
Communicate aims/objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner in clear, concise terms.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the grade placement of the student.
Follow district policies and procedures as related to Special Education.
Create educational experiences that enhance opportunities for students to develop potential in personal-social adjustment, decision-making, and other life skills, including citizenship.
Respect the dignity of each student as an individual and attempt to gain an adequate understanding of their needs, interests, abilities, aptitudes, temperament, and environmental influences.
Communicate concerns and ideas with colleagues, parents, students, and the community in a positive, solution-oriented manner.
Monitor and assess student progress and provide feedback on a regular basis to students, parents/guardians, and other school staff as appropriate.
Assume individual responsibilities assigned by administration, which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments.
Maintain accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, board policies and procedures, and administrative regulations.
Assume legal responsibilities for the discipline and supervision of students in the classroom, on school property, or in attendance at school-sponsored activities at all times and maintain a high standard of conduct and good rapport with students.
Assume professional and personal responsibility for the management and progress of classes under their authority, direction, and supervision.
All classified employees assigned to classroom instructors shall be under the direction and supervision by the certified employee in charge in that classroom.