Middle School Special Education Teacher- MSD Certified

Middle School Special Education Teacher- MSD Certified JobID: 1722

• Position Type: Student Support Services
• Date Posted: 4/24/2026
• Location: Newport High School
• Date Available: 08/01/2026

Knowledgeable of; principles and techniques of individualized instruction; behavioral management; strategies and methodologies applied in educational settings for students identified with autistic spectrum disorders and moderate to severe disorders. Must be knowledgable of the following supports and strategies: physical structure, visual schedules, sensory integration strategies, discrete trial, and Picture Exchange communication System-PECS, etc.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages student to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Communicates with parents, students, outside agencies and other professionals.
• Develops IEPs for students that comply with district policy and KDE regulations and guidelines.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Maintains student caseload in regard to compliance with IEP development and three year re-evaluations, communication and consultation with other teachers and related service providers (e.g., student accommodations, modifications, etc.).
• Gathers ongoing instructional and behavioral data.
• Plans and adjusts daily instructional and behavioral programs based on data.
• Assesses student progress and reports to parents, at minimum, through IEP progress reports as specified in IEP.
• Requisitions material and equipment and performs other clerical tasks required.
• Implements instruction and behavior management.
• Facilitates IEP meetings for caseload students using established meeting protocol.
• Functions as a member of a professional team.
• Carries out transition activities with parents and other professionals.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate for Teacher of Exceptional Children, MSD
• Successful experience working with special needs students or in a special needs classroom setting preferred, but not required.

Knowledge of:

• Federal, state and local regulations, policies and procedures of Special Education Due Process
• Student Information System/IEP software (Infinite Campus)
• Evaluation Instruments & eligibility criteria
• Progress Monitoring, Data Collection & Analysis
• Specialized methodology for teaching students with disabilities (academic & behavior strategies)

Terms of Employment:

• 186-day contract
• Salary as approved by the Newport Board of Education