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District Itinerant Exceptional Child/LBD Instructor Middle Grades, BCMS
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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
+5% projected growth
Job Description
- KY Bath County District Wide
- Owingsville, Kentucky This job is also posted in Bath County Schools
- KY Job Details
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5868481Application Deadline:
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Itinerant LBD/Special Education Teacher-Middle SchoolBASIC FUNCTION
To ensure that children with disabilities have access to and progress in the general curriculum.QUALIFICATIONS
1. Kentucky Teaching Certificate with proper endorsements. 2. Must be able to work in a Highly Structured Classroom. 3. Additional qualifications as Superintendent or Board may find apporpriate and acceptable.DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Special Education Program Development/Implementation for students having access to and progress in the curriculum:
- Provides direct services to all schools to support the inclusion process with regard to: o Knowing and understanding the general curriculum (Exit Expectations) o Knowing and understanding how to extend the general curriculum for students with mild to severe disabilities o Facilitating and modeling appropriate modifications of the general curriculum in the regular education setting o Evaluating modifications being implemented by all teachers o Training and evaluating teachers in appropriate collaboration o Facilitating the inclusion of students with mild to severe disabilities in the regular education setting o Evaluating the placement of students with disabilities in regular settings.
- Designs and implements professional development for emergency certified and probationary certified special education teachers.
- Assists in disaggregating trend data for students with disabilities on statewide assessments.
- Conducts professional development, as needed, with regards to inclusionary efforts in the district.
- Keeps abreast of current research and professional literature and meets with other professionals to exchange information about new practices.
- Adheres to the professional code of ethics.
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
- Is familiar with and incorporates the use of technology in daily tasks.
- Other duties assigned by Superintendent
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Standing/Walking Climb/Balance Sitting Handle/Finger/Feel Reach/Push/Pull Frequent, Up to 50 lbs. Occasional Bend/Stoop/Crouch Frequent, Up to 100 lbs. Occasional Kneel/Crawl Occasional, Over 100 lbs. OccasionalTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and work year to be established by the Board.- This position is evaluated and funded yearly and will be for the 2026/2027 school year only.