TITLE: Special Education LBD Teacher, Owingsville Elementary School

BASIC FUNCTION: To ensure that children with disabilities have access to and progress in the general curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS:

     1.  Kentucky Teaching Certificate with proper endorsements.

     2.  Additional qualifications as Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.  

DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Special Education Program Development/Implementation for students having access to and progress in the curriculum:

• Provides direct services to all schools to support the inclusion process with regard to:

       o Knowing and understanding the general curriculum (Exit Expectations)

       o Knowing and understanding how to extend the general curriculum for students with mild to severe disabilities

       o Facilitating and modeling appropriate modifications of the general curriculum in the regular education setting

       o Evaluating modifications being implemented by all teachers

       o Training and evaluating teachers in appropriate collaboration

       o Facilitating the inclusion of students with mild to severe disabilities in the regular education setting

       o Evaluating the placement of students with disabilities in regular settings.

• Designs and implements professional development for emergency certified and probationary certified special education teachers.

• Assists in disaggregating trend data for students with disabilities on statewide assessments.

• Conducts professional development, as needed, with regards to inclusionary efforts in the district.

• Keeps abreast of current research and professional literature and meets with other professionals to exchange information about new practices.

• Adheres to the professional code of ethics.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

• Is familiar with and incorporates the use of technology in daily tasks.

* Other duties assigned by Superintendent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing/Walking

Climb/Balance

Sitting 

Handle/Finger/Feel

Reach/Push/Pull Frequent, Up to 50 lbs. Occasional

Bend/Stoop/Crouch Frequent, Up to 100 lbs. Occasional

Kneel/Crawl Occasional, Over 100 lbs. Occasional

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.