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Adair County

Exceptional Child Instructor (FMD)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Columbia, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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A Middle or High School Teacher teaches middle school students, usually in grades 6 - 12, in a public or private school. Teaches one subject, or a group of subjects, such as math and science; works with one class all year or teaches different classes of students throughout the day. May mentor students, coach a school team or advise a student club. May specialize in working with students learning English or students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.

$63,944 / year median in Kentucky

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Job Description

Organization Details Organization Information The Adair County School District is a rural school district located in south central Kentucky, with an enrollment of approximately 2600 students. The population of Adair County is just over 18,000 and the county seat is Columbia, KY. The district is comprised of four schools on one campus-Adair County High School (9-12), Adair County Middle School (6-8) , Adair County Elementary School (3-5), and Adair County Primary Center (K-2). Preschool students attend a separate preschool center housed inside Adair County Primary School. There is a state funded juvenile detention center, Adair Youth Development Center, along with some residential, therapeutic facilities in the district. The district's student population is predominantly Caucasian, with minorities representing about 11% of the population; 68% of the students are economically disadvantaged. There are about equal numbers of males and females attending school in Adair County. The average spending per pupil per year is $10,297; average daily attendance is 94.7%. The district's Transition to Adult Life (where students are after PK-12 education) show 73% successfully transition to college, 66% to the work force (some working and attending college), 4% enter the military, 11% are engaged in vocational/technical training, and 17% are unsuccessful. The most recent graduation rate was 99.4%, the highest percentage in many years. Organization Website http://adair.kyschools.us Organization Address 1204 Greensburg St. Columbia, KY 42728 Job Details Vacancy

ID 20262027 - 01369

Position Category Exceptional Child Instructor Title Exceptional Child Instructor (FMD) Description The Adair County School District is seeking a qualified applicant to create a special education program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Comments https://www.adair.kyschools.us/ The Adair County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Start Date 08/18/2026 Posted Date 08/05/2026 Vacancy Type Full-Time Grade Level 6-8 Middle School Organization Adair County Sub Organization(s) Adair County Middle School Subject Area(s) Functional Mental Disability (FMD)/Moderate to Severe Disorders Contact(s) Carolee Lloyd (270) 384-2476 carolee.lloyd@adair.kyschools.us Jason Faulkner (270) 384-2476 jason.faulkner@adair.kyschools.us