What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exceptional Child Teacher position at Lyon County Special Education?
Immediate Supervisor: Principal
Job Qualifications: Provisional or standard teaching certificate for
appropriate education grade/subject area
Specific Duties:
1. Works with classroom students in an effort to meet the specific goals stated in the
educational program. This includes work in all of the following areas:
• Fine motor activities
• Gross motor activities
• Language Development
• Self-help and adaptive behavior
• Cognitive development
• Behavior and Social Skills
2. Maintains accurate reports and student records electronically via student tracking system and
hard copy student folders.
3. Establishes and maintains good rapport with the parents and students.
4. Works and counsels with parents when requested.
5. Supervises aides, tutors, and volunteers when assigned to the classroom.
6. Follows policies and procedures as set forth by the school system.
7. Maintains self-improvement in increasing knowledge and skills in working with children with
physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.
8. Follows state and federal laws, regulations, and administrative statutes including KDE
guidance documents.
9. Collaborate with regular education teacher and co-teach when appropriate, to meet the
educational needs of students.
10. Maintains and submits accurate service logs for billable School Based Health Services provided
for Medicaid eligible students.
11. Complete necessary training for restraint and seclusion if assigned by the Director of Special
Education.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.
Salary : $42,629 - $73,130