We are seeking a dedicated Exceptional Child Instructor to empower students with diverse needs. In this vital role, you will design individualized programs that meet the unique abilities and maturity levels of your students, ensuring an inclusive environment where all can thrive. You will establish a safe classroom culture using adaptive instructional techniques to make curriculum goals accessible. As an advocate, you will monitor progress, collaborate with families and district specialists, and supervise classroom assistants to provide holistic support. If you possess the patience and heart to champion students facing unique challenges, we invite you to join our team.

WOODFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Maintains regular attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in field of assignment (minimum requirement)
Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for Special Education

Working Conditions:

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weight

Salary:

Based on Teacher Salary Schedule determined by education/experience level

Exceptional Child Teacher (MSD) (WCMS)