2026/2027 Districtwide Exceptional Child Instructor - Learning & Behavior Disorders - Multiple Positions for Middle and High Schools - Lexington, Kentucky

This posting is for Fayette County Public Schools Special Education positions at the Secondary (Middle/High) Level. Selected applicants will be reviewed and matched to anticipated vacancies as staffing is finalized. · Candidates selected may be invited to early interviews and con ...

Job description

This posting is for Fayette County Public Schools Special Education positions at the Secondary (Middle/High) Level. Selected applicants will be reviewed and matched to anticipated vacancies as staffing is finalized.

Candidates selected may be invited to early interviews and considered for specific Special Education positions at locations across the district for the upcoming school year.

Fayette County Public Schools, KY
JOB DESCRIPTION – Exceptional Child Instructor - Learning & Behavior Disorders

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Exceptional Child Instructor - Learning & Behavior Disorders

Job Class Code:

Position Type:  Salary

Job Type:  Certified

Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels

Reports To:  Principal or designee

Supervises:  N/A

Work Calendar Name: Teachers, OT/PT, and employment trainers

Days in work calendar: 189

JOB SUMMARY

To help special needs students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for Special Education

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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 weights

Job Description Creation Date:

Revision Date:

1/1995
2/1998
7/2012
10/2024

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

 
 
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