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SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SES Teacher of Exceptional Children (LBD) K-5

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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

SES Teacher of Exceptional Children (LBD) K-5 Hopkins County School District
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Nortonville, Kentucky This job is also posted in Hopkins County School District Job Details
Job ID:
5847290
Application Deadline:
Aug 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately Job Description Teacher of Exceptional Child Certified Position - 2095 2026-2027 school year Salary Per Certified Salary Schedule Days 185 Reports to: Principal
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, 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 FUNCTIONS
Demonstrates proficiency in planning developmentally appropriate research-based instructional strategies that addresses Kentucky's learning goals and learning outcomes for students Coordinates and supervises work experience and on-campus job-training programs involving the disabled Works 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 assignments Collaborates frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, social, and personal problems of such students Collaborates with professional staff members in resolving the unique psychological or disciplinary problems of each student Assists the disabled students in making a realistic assessment of his/her abilities and in establishing educational and occupational goals in keeping with these abilities Undertakes continuing professional study in the psychology of the disabled student in teaching methods related to his field Keeps attendance records and all other records pertinent to the special education programs required by state and local regulations, and policies and procedures Includes comprehensive and appropriate resources for teaching and learning situations Makes efficient use of human, physical and time resources Utilize Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as outlined at the school/district Maintains regular and predictable attendance Adheres to the professional code of ethics Successfully utilizes technology as appropriate in job function Performs such other tasks as may be requested by immediate supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Kentucky certificate, license, or other legal credential required
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel
Position Type:
Full-Time