What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - Elementary position at Kenton County School District?
- Holds bachelor's or higher degree and the required Kentucky Teacher Certification and/or endorsement for the assigned position
- Has demonstrated the ability to communicate and work effectively with students, colleagues, and others
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Assures that students spend maximum time on task
- Plans a program of study and instructional practices meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
- Creates supportive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
- Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written lesson plans upon request of principal and or supervisor
- Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior and achievement Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and-in harmony with the goals
- -establishes and communicates clear objectives for instruction
- Employs a variety of instructional practices and instructional resources and technologies to support the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
- Implements, instruction and action, consistent with the district's mission statement, vision statement, instructional goals and objectives
- Assesses the progress of students and communicates with parents on an on-going basis and provides progress reports as required
- Utilizes data to determine individual strengths and deficits, and implements instruction as appropriate based on individual student need (including IEP, 504, and intervention plans)
- 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/or 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 equitable manner
- Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to so under reasonable terms
- Maintains and improves professional competence through on-going professional learning
- Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
- Maintains regular attendance
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Days of fiscal year: 187 Days
- Salary Schedule: Salary determined by Certified Salary Schedule
- FLSA Status: Exempt
JobID: 7161
Position Type:
Certified - Teacher/Special Education Teacher - Elementary
Certified - Teacher/Special Education Teacher - Elementary
Date Posted:
7/8/2026
7/8/2026
Location:
Taylor Mill Elementary
Taylor Mill Elementary
Date Available:
08/13/2026
08/13/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
Internal Transfer Deadline: July 23, 2026
TITLE: Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
EVALUATION: Performance of the position will be evaluated by Principal