MSD TEACHER

About the role

Teachers shall be appointed annually, upon the recommendation of the Director of Special Education and Principal to the Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers and adults.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.

Job Goal

To provide appropriate educational services aligned with KY Core Academic Standards and Program of Studies to students with identified disabilities based on each student's individual education plan (IEP) including cas management of assigned students, effective classroom teaching practices and collaboration as needed with other school staff.

General Duties And Performance Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Solicit to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
• Carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• React positively to directives.
• Have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
• Maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational record.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Adequately adhere to the School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.

Specific Duties And Performance Responsibilities

• Act as a member of the Admissions and Release Committee for each assigned and served student.
• Plan and implement a program of study that meets individual needs, interests and abilities in alignment with the district's curriculum as well as the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student.
• Implement curriculum objectives and goals using effective, differentiated teaching techniques and materials.
• Work in a cooperation manner with the principal and Director of Special Education, on planning teams and committees in order to achieve "Continuous Monitoring Process" as specified by KDE and district.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the grade placement of the student.
• Follow district policies and procedures as related to Special Education.
• Create educational experiences which enhance opportunities for students to develop potential in personal-social adjustment, decision-making and other life skills including citizenship.
• Respect the dignity of each student as an individual and attempt to gain an adequate understanding of his/her needs, interests, abilities, aptitudes, temperament and environmental influences.
• Communicate concerns and ideas with colleagues, parents, students and community in a positive, solution-oriented manner.
• Seek to establish friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school.
• Monitor and assess student progress and provide feedback on a regular basis to students, parents/ guardians and other school staff as appropriate.
• Assume individual responsibilities assigned by administration which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments.
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, board policies and procedures and administrative regulations.
• Assume legal responsibilities for the discipline and supervision of students in the classroom, on school property, or in attendance at school-sponsored activities at all times and maintain a high standard of conduct and good rapport with students.
• Assume professional and personal responsibility for the management and progress of classes under his/her authority, direction and supervision.
• Classified employees assigned to classroom instructors shall be under the direction and supervision by the certified employee in charge in that classroom.

Days of Employment

Up to 186 days

Terms Of Employment

Basic contract is for the minimum school term as reflected in the school calendar for the current year with the salary determined by the District Board-approved salary schedule. Additional duties may be assigned with increments for them determined by the District Board-approved Extra Service Schedule.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.