LOE Special Education Teacher Social Skills Unit

McCracken•Paducah, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Skills Unit Special Education Teacher is responsible for educating all students substantially and effectively by demonstrating professional leadership, assessing and communicating learning, demonstrating content knowledge, reflecting on teaching and learning, designing and planning instruction, collaborating with colleagues, parents, and others, creating and maintaining a learning climate, engaging in professional development, implementing and managing instruction, and demonstrating the implementation of technology. This role involves adhering to all rules, regulations, policies, and administrative guidelines set by the Board of Education and the School SBDM Council. The teacher will maintain accurate records, guide the learning process towards curriculum goals with clear objectives and assessments, and meet assigned classes as scheduled. They will plan a program of study tailored to individual student needs, interests, and abilities, and create a conducive learning environment. Preparation for classes is essential, and precautions must be taken to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. The teacher will be available for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when needed and strive to improve professional competence and collaboration. Attendance at staff meetings, service on committees, and adherence to principal and Board of Education directives are expected. Promoting positive public relations, promptly reporting absences, remaining at school during the entire school day unless excused, maintaining a professional appearance, incorporating technology, and maintaining regular attendance are also key responsibilities. The teacher must adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.

Requirements

Must have a current KY Teaching Certificate to be considered for this position.
Valid State Teaching Certificate for Specific Subject Area and/or Grade Level

Responsibilities

Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and the School SBDM Council.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation, pertaining to teacher and students.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives and assessments for all lessons, units, and communicates these objectives to students.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Strives to improve professional competence and collaboration with colleagues and communities.
Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and performs duties prescribed by the principal and by Board of Education and School SBDM Policies.
Promotes positive public relations for the school’s programs and activities.
Contacts the principal or the designated representative as soon as possible when the teacher must be absent from school.
Remains at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative.
Maintains a professional appearance as an example for students.
Incorporates the use of technology in daily tasks.
Maintains regular attendance.
Adheres to the Professional Code of Ethics.