Special Education Teacher- MSD Certified

About the Role

This position involves instructing students identified with autistic spectrum disorders and moderate to severe disorders, utilizing specialized supports and strategies.

• Physical structure
• Visual schedules
• Sensory integration strategies
• Discrete trial
• Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study tailored to individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Prepares for classes and provides written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Implements the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals.
• Diagnoses learning disabilities and seeks assistance from district specialists as needed.
• Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Communicates with parents, students, outside agencies, and other professionals.
• Develops IEPs compliant with district policy and KDE regulations.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.
• Manages student caseload, ensuring compliance with IEP development, re-evaluations, and communication with teachers and service providers.
• Gathers ongoing instructional and behavioral data to adjust daily programs.
• Assesses student progress and reports to parents via IEP progress reports.
• Requisitions materials and equipment and performs clerical tasks as required.
• Implements instruction and behavior management strategies.
• Facilitates IEP meetings using established protocols.
• Functions as a member of a professional team and participates in transition activities.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate for Teacher of Exceptional Children, MSD.
• Experience working with special needs students or in a special needs classroom preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and procedures of Special Education Due Process.
• Familiarity with Student Information System/IEP software (Infinite Campus).
• Understanding of evaluation instruments and eligibility criteria.
• Proficiency in progress monitoring, data collection, and analysis.
• Specialized methodology for teaching students with disabilities (academic and behavioral strategies).

Pay

Salary as approved by the Newport Board of Education.

Schedule

186-day contract.