Special Education Teacher (LI)

JOB TITLE Special Education Teacher

REPORTS TO Building Principal

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE By Board

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS 187 days

JOB CLASS CODE 2095

POSITION CLASSIFICATION Certified

DATE APPROVED 5/27/2025

QUALIFICATIONS

Kentucky Certification for Valid Kentucky Teacher Certification for Special Education

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide specially designed instruction, supports, and services to students with disabilities eligible for special education services.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Determines the instructional needs of students with disabilities based on formal and informal assessment results.

Develops, implements, and evaluates the Individual Education Plan (IEP) of students as prescribed by district, state, and federal guidelines.

Conducts an annual review of each pupil's progress toward instructional goals and objectives.

Participates as a member of the Admissions and Release Committee as needed and at least annually.

Assists in determining the eligibility for special education and related services through the administration of appropriate norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests, in conjunction with the school psychologists.

Consults with school personnel and parents regarding the educational needs of disabled children.

Promote and increase access to the general education curriculum and setting

Consults with general education teachers with respect to methods and materials.

Participate in MTSS Meetings to review data of students receiving interventions

Produce and maintain a range of instructional materials to meet the needs of disabled children.

Seeks to involve parents in the educational decision-making process.

Manages the educational program of each disabled child in the class, including scheduling into other classes, services coordination, instructional service delivery, and behavioral management.

Provides data for the automated special education management information system to the Program Developer. Maintain and report data on student performance in multiple settings and various reasons.

Attends and participates in various functions scheduled by the Director of Special Programs.

Maintains records of instruction as per state and federal guidelines.

Performs other duties as assigned.