Elementary Special Education Teacher - 1 Year Only chez Boone County Schools

• Internal Transfer Not Available
• 15 Day Posting Deadline 9/26/2025
• This is a 1 Year Only Position

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Holds a bachelor's or higher degree and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position

2. Has demonstrated the ability to work effectively with students, peers, and adults

3. Has demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community

REPORTS TO:  Principal

JOB GOAL:  To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location at the times designated using the curriculum guides developed by the faculty and approved by the Board

2. Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

3. Develop daily lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil

4. Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction

5. Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports

6. Communicate with parents through report cards, notes, conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program

7. Assess the learning needs of students on a regular basis and seek the assistance of District specialists as required

8. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and appropriate behavior in other school related activities as set forth by the Student Code of Conduct

9. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

10. Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers

11. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and safeguard their confidentiality as required by law, District policy and administrative procedures

12. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and other self-selected professional growth activities

13. Work with faculty colleagues to develop and implement instructional programs that will meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students to include IEP's of special students

14. Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines 

15. Select, requisition, and maintain required inventory records of books and instructional materials

16. Supervise pupils in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day

17. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participating in planning and implementing in-service education activities, taking college courses, developing special projects, etc.

18. Attend staff meetings and, as possible, serve on staff committees and participate in the sponsorship of pupil activities

19. Maintain a professional awareness of current literature related to assignment, including working knowledge of state and federal law, Board policy and administrative regulations

20. Maintain all grades in an approved record book and turn in completed record book at the end of the school yea

21. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)

22. Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Salary

• 9 ¼ months

• Board approved 3-23-92