Middle School Special Education Teacher - Highly structured classroom/LBD
Boone County Schools, Florence, KY, United States
Middle School Special Education Teacher - Highly structured classroom/LBD JobID: 16999
Position Type: Certified - Teacher/ Special Education Teacher
Date Posted: 4/17/2026
Location: Ockerman Middle School
Date Available: 08/2026
Closing Date: Until filled
Internal Transfer Deadline: 04/28/26
Notes
Internal Transfer Deadline 04/28/26
15 Day Posting Deadline 05/08/26
This posting is for the 26/27 school year.
Qualifications
Holds a bachelor's or higher degree and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position
Has demonstrated the ability to work effectively with students, peers, and adults
Has demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL:
To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate students to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that society feels will contribute to their development into mature, able and responsible men and women in accordance with each student's ability and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.
Performance Responsibilities
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
Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
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
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction
Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
Communicate with parents through report cards, notes, conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program
Assess the learning needs of students on a regular basis and seek the assistance of District specialists as required
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
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and safeguard their confidentiality as required by law, District policy and administrative procedures
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and other self-selected professional growth activities
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
Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method, which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines
Select, requisition, and maintain required inventory records of books and instructional materials
Supervise pupils in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participating in planning and implementing in-service education activities, taking college courses, developing special projects, etc.
Attend staff meetings and, as possible, serve on staff committees and participate in the sponsorship of pupil activities
Maintain a professional awareness of current literature related to assignment, including working knowledge of state and federal law, Board policy and administrative regulations
Maintain all grades in an approved record book and turn in completed record book at the end of the school year
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)
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
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Position Type: Certified - Teacher/ Special Education Teacher
Date Posted: 4/17/2026
Location: Ockerman Middle School
Date Available: 08/2026
Closing Date: Until filled
Internal Transfer Deadline: 04/28/26
Notes
Internal Transfer Deadline 04/28/26
15 Day Posting Deadline 05/08/26
This posting is for the 26/27 school year.
Qualifications
Holds a bachelor's or higher degree and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position
Has demonstrated the ability to work effectively with students, peers, and adults
Has demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL:
To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate students to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that society feels will contribute to their development into mature, able and responsible men and women in accordance with each student's ability and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.
Performance Responsibilities
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
Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
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
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction
Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
Communicate with parents through report cards, notes, conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program
Assess the learning needs of students on a regular basis and seek the assistance of District specialists as required
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
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and safeguard their confidentiality as required by law, District policy and administrative procedures
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and other self-selected professional growth activities
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
Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method, which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines
Select, requisition, and maintain required inventory records of books and instructional materials
Supervise pupils in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participating in planning and implementing in-service education activities, taking college courses, developing special projects, etc.
Attend staff meetings and, as possible, serve on staff committees and participate in the sponsorship of pupil activities
Maintain a professional awareness of current literature related to assignment, including working knowledge of state and federal law, Board policy and administrative regulations
Maintain all grades in an approved record book and turn in completed record book at the end of the school year
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)
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
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