Teacher - Exceptional Child/LBD - BGMS

Hardin County School District • Elizabethtown, KY

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About The Position

This position is for the 2026–2027 school year. The Teacher helps students learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible people. The role involves teaching assigned classes, planning instruction that addresses students’ individual needs and abilities, creating an appropriate learning environment, guiding students toward curriculum goals, and maintaining a safe, orderly classroom. The teacher maintains required records, supports school policies and student conduct, communicates with parents and school leadership, collaborates with colleagues and the community, and participates in school activities and professional responsibilities. The position is for 187 days; salary and work year are established by the Board, and specified positions may have extended days.

Requirements

• Valid state teaching certificate for the specific subject area and/or grade level.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in designated locations and at designated times.
• Plan a program of study that addresses 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.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects in accordance with local and state Board of Education goals.
• 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 behavior 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.
• Continuously improve professional competence and collaborate with colleagues and communities.
• Attend staff meetings, serve on staff committees, and perform duties prescribed by the principal and School Board policies.
• Promote public relations for school programs and activities.
• Become acquainted with parents and promptly report unusual occurrences or events to the principal or designated representative.
• Notify the principal or designated representative as soon as possible when an absence from school is necessary.
• Remain at school throughout the school day unless excused by the principal or designated representative.
• Participate in the selection, adoption, and inventory of textbooks.
• Implement rules, regulations, policies, and administrative guidelines adopted by the School SBDM Council and district School Board.
• Maintain a professional appearance as an example for students.
• Use technology in daily tasks.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and adhere to the professional code of conduct.

What This Job Offers

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