Organization Details

Organization Information The Harlan County School District is located in rural Southeastern Kentucky. The community's economy has been based primarily on coal, but diversification for adventure tourism is making significant gains. The county is home to the old-growth Blanton Forest, Pine Mountain Settlement School, Kingdom Come State Park, Kentucky Coal Mining Museum and other great attractions. The county is also home to many species of wildlife, including elk and black bear. The district is comprised of eight K-8 facilities and a 9-12 high school. Classrooms are equipped with Promethean or Smartboards. Many classrooms are equipped with sound enhancement technology to provide for enhanced learning. New programs are in place to boost student achievement. The district is a member of the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative which is the recipient of a $29 million federal Race to the Top grant. Through the Appalachian Renaissance Initiative, students and staff are receiving invaluable resources through professional development, school culture building activities and technology upgrades. The district is also a part of the federal Berea College Gear Up program designed to increase college and career readiness of students in the district. The district has numerous extra-curricular activities at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Parent involvement is encouraged.

Organization Website http://www.harlan.kyschools.us/

Organization Address 251 Ball Park Rd

Harlan, KY 40831

Job Details

Vacancy

ID 20262027 - 01893

Position Category Exceptional Child Instructor

Title FMD Teacher

Description Participate as an integral number of an instructional unit under the direction of a supervising teacher, including tutoring students, assisting in the documentation of pupil progress, attendance, attendance and preparing and organizing materials and equipment.

Comments www.harlan.kyschools.us/page/employment Harlan County School District is an equal opportunity employer. A waiver will be requested due to students needing services as a result of an increase in the caseloads.

Start Date 10/10/2026

Posted Date 09/26/2026

Vacancy Type Full-Time

Grade Level P-8

Organization Harlan County

Sub Organization(s) Cumberland Elementary School

Subject Area(s) Functional Mental Disability (FMD)/Moderate to Severe Disorders

Contact(s) Gina Cox

(606) 573-4330

gina.cox@harlan.kyschools.us

Jeff Phillips

(606) 573-4330

jeff.phillips@harlan.kyschools.us

Lealon Scott Pace

(606) 573-4330

scott.pace@harlan.kyschools.us