The Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State Schools, Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) in Danville (Boyle County) has an opening for an Elementary Exceptional Child (LBD) Classroom Teacher.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and provide quality, rigorous instruction aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards and appropriate to address students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Implement a variety of instructional strategies and resources to meet the needs of students who are deaf and hard of hearing with learning and behavior disorders.
Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
Confer with parents, administrators, colleagues, and other professionals in the development and implementation of student's IEPs.
Monitor student progress on a regular basis and provide progress reports to parents as required.
Plan for and provide purposeful guidance to instructional assistants in meeting the academic, social, and physical needs of assigned students.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
Attend and participate in professional meetings, conferences, and other training opportunities to maintain and improve professional competence. Serve on committees as assigned.
Sponsor and attend extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, academic contests, and athletic events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Must have valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD).
Experience in Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education
Proficiency in ASL preferred.
Expected to attain SLPI rating of Intermediate within four years of employment as part of tenure consideration.
ASL Job Posting: Exceptional Child (LBD) Teacher ASL Job Posting
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment will be given.
In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.
2024-2025 Salary: Dependent upon qualifications, training, and experience.
Resumes and letters of interest for this position should be directed to: Amy Hislope, Division of Resource Management, 303 South Second Street, Danville, KY 40422; Email: amy.hislope@education.ky.gov
This position will remain open until filled.
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