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Mercer County

Special Education Teacher

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Harrodsburg, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$62,404 / year median in Kentucky

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Job Description

Organization Details Organization Information Mercer County Schools, located in historic Harrodsburg—the first permanent English settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains—offers a dynamic learning environment where students are empowered to reach their full potential. Our schools strive to prepare students to excel in a global society by providing rigorous education in academics, arts, and extracurricular opportunities. Organization Website http://www.mercer.kyschools.us/ Organization Address 530 Perryville Rd Harrodsburg, KY 40330 Job Details Vacancy

ID 20262027 - 01064

Position Category Exceptional Child Instructor Title Special Education Teacher Description

BASIC FUNCTION

Teach various subjects and basic skills to students who have physical, learning, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and/or other disabilities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Assess students' skills and determine their educational needs; adapt lessons and materials to meet students' needs; develop, with a team, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student; plan activities that are specific to each student's abilities; teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one; implement IEPs, assess students' performance, and track their progress; update paperwork throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals; discuss students' progress with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators

KNOWLEDGE OF

IDEA Regulations and special education policies, programs and procedures related to special education; state and federal laws and regulations regarding special education records, due process Comments mercer.kyschools.us Mercer County Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Start Date 08/01/2026 Posted Date 07/24/2026 Vacancy Type Full-Time Grade Level 4-5 Intermediate Organization Mercer County Sub Organization(s) Mercer County Intermediate School Subject Area(s) Other (Exceptional Children) Contact(s) Chantal Joyce (859) 733-7000 chantal.joyce@mercer.kyschools.us Jason Booher (859) 733-7000 jason.booher@mercer.kyschools.us