HES Teacher of Exceptional Children (LBD) K-5

Teacher of Exceptional Child Certified Position - 20952024-2025 school year SalaryPer Certified Salary ScheduleDays185Reports to:Principal SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIESPlans, organizes and delivers programs of instruction that support the premise that high expectations for all students are possible, also implements activities that promote the learning goals and outcomes as required PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDemonstrates proficiency in planning developmentally appropriate research-based instructional strategies that addresses Kentucky's learning goals and learning outcomes for studentsCoordinates and supervises work experience and on-campus job-training programs involving the disabledWorks cooperatively with classroom teachers who have disabled students in regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular class assignmentsCollaborates frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, social, and personal problems of such studentsCollaborates with professional staff members in resolving the unique psychological or disciplinary problems of each studentAssists the disabled students in making a realistic assessment of his/her abilities and in establishing educational and occupational goals in keeping with these abilitiesUndertakes continuing professional study in the psychology of the disabled student in teaching methods related to his fieldKeeps attendance records and all other records pertinent to the special education programs required by state and local regulations, and policies and proceduresIncludes comprehensive and appropriate resources for teaching and learning situationsMakes efficient use of human, physical and time resourcesUtilize Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as outlined at the school/districtMaintains regular and predictable attendanceAdheres to the professional code of ethicsSuccessfully utilizes technology as appropriate in job functionPerforms such other tasks as may be requested by immediate supervisorMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSKentucky certificate, license, or other legal credential requiredEVALUATIONPerformance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel