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Henderson County

Special Education Teacher

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 06/01/2026

Location: Henderson, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/11/2026

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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 Located on the southern bank of the Ohio River in NW Kentucky, Henderson County Schools is a Distinguished district serving 7100 preschool through 12th grade students in 1 preschool center, 8 elementaries, 2 middle schools, a high school, a career/technical center, and an alternative education center. The district pledges to provide rigid academic standards through a varied curriculum to meet student needs today while having a vision for tomorrow. To demonstrate this our district mission, vision and core values were developed to address our desire to excel as a national innovative leader in education. The district's population mirrors the diversity of the Henderson community. 60% qualify for free/reduced meals, 12% receive gifted services & 11% receive special education services. HCS employs over 1100 staff members who provide extraordinary educational opportunities for every student. Organization Website http://www.henderson.kyschools.us Organization Address 1805 Second St Henderson, KY 42420 Job Details Vacancy

ID 20252026 - 07850

Position Category Exceptional Child Instructor Title Special Education Teacher

Description MUNIS Code:

2095

Qualifications:

Proper Kentucky certification in Special Education.

Job Details:

Working 185 days for the 2026-27 school year. Salary commensurate with years of teaching experience and rank. This position is teaching in an elementary school classroom due to population and need.

Employment Requirements:

Physical, TB Risk Assessment, state/national criminal background check, CAN check and drug screen. To see our current salary schedule, please visit this link: https://www.henderson.kyschools.us/page/salaries Comments To apply and see full job description, go to www.henderson.kyschools.us; then click on Employment to complete your online application. Henderson County Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Start Date 07/01/2026 Posted Date 05/18/2026 Vacancy Type Full-Time Grade Level P-5 Elementary Organization Henderson County Sub Organization(s) South Heights Elementary School Subject Area(s) Learning Behavior Disorders (LBD) Contact(s) Jinger Carter (270) 831-5000 jinger.carter@henderson.kyschools.us Lisa Cox (270) 831-5000 Lisa.

Cox@Henderson.

Kyschools.us