ECE Teacher ACPC (2025-26 School Year)

Teacher-Exceptional Children (2025-26)

Allen County Primary Center

Immediate Supervisor:  Principal

 

Appointment: 

Teachers shall be appointed annually, upon the recommendation of the Director of

Special Education and Principal to the Superintendent.

Qualifications:

1. Shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position
2. Shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers and adults.
3. Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.

Job Goal:

To provide appropriate educational services aligned with KY Core Academic Standards and Program of Studies to students with identified disabilities based on each student's individual education plan (IEP) including cas management of assigned students, effective classroom teaching practices and collaboration as needed with other school staff. 

General Duties and Performance Responsibilities:

1. Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
2. Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
3. Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
4. Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
5. Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
6. Shall react positively to directives.
7. Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
8. Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational record.
9. Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
10. Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
11. Shall adhere to the School Board of Education Policies and Procedures. 

Specific Duties and Performance Responsibilities:

1. Shall act as a member of the Admissions and Release Committee for each assigned and served student.
2. Shall plan and implement a program of study that meets individual needs, interests and abilities in alignment with the district's curriculum as well as the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student.
3. Shall implement curriculum objectives and goals using effective, differentiated teaching techniques and materials.
4. Shall work in a cooperation manner with the principal and Director of Special Education, on planning teams and committees in order to achieve "Continuous Monitoring Process" as specified by KDE and district.
5. Shall provide units of instruction for special classes which include daily lesson plans describing learning experiences aligned to the general curriculum and IEP objectives for each student.
6. Shall communicate aims/objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner in clear, concise terms.
7. Shall create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the grade placement of the student.
8. Shall follow district policies and procedures as related to Special Education..
9. Shall create educational experiences which enhance opportunities for students to develop potential in personal-social adjustment, decision-making and other life skills including citizenship.
10. Shall respect the dignity of each student as an individual and attempt to gain an adequate understanding of his/her needs, interests, abilities, aptitudes, temperament and environmental influences.
11. Shall communicate concerns and ideas with colleagues, parents, students and community in a positive, solution-oriented manner.
12. Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school.
13. Shall monitor and assess student progress and provide feedback on a regular basis to students, parents/ guardians and other school staff as appropriate.
14. Shall assume individual responsibilities assigned by administration which may relate to committee work, student a