RSP- MSD Pathways Teacher

Regional School Programs Job Description POSITION TITLE: MSD Teacher - Pathways Program RESPONSIBLE TO: Regional School Programs Principal QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATION(S): Bachelor's Degree and required Kentucky Teaching Certification for the assigned position Competence in subject area Ability and interest in teaching children and willingness to take suggestions JOB GOALS: As a primary function, the classroom teacher shall demonstrate competence in the following areas: Classroom instruction Classroom management Classroom supervision Counseling Contact with parents Maintain professionalism SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Instruction Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects.
A program of study should, as much as is possible, meet the individual needs, interests and the abilities of the students.
Provide adequate learning experiences in the subjects taught to all the students assigned to his/her room.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Assist students in improving problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Monitor and check student progress toward objectives.
Individualize instruction to meet the needs of the students.
Guides the learning process through the establishment of curriculum goals and develops clear objectives to meet the goals.
Participate in the continuous assessment, development, and improvement of the curriculum.
Select materials and supplies which are appropriate to the needs of the needs of the students and the goals and objectives of the educational program.
Employs a variety of instructional best practices and instructional media/technology consistent with the needs and capabilities of the students.
Provide instruction in the life goal domains-personal management, community, school, domestic, and vocational.
If applicable, coordinate community-based instruction and on-site vocational training and opportunities that help students with moderate toe sever disabilities be productive members of regular education classes and school functions.
Use current data to improve and inform instruction.
Continually provide positive reinforcement to all students to build their self concept.
Management Work cooperatively with all school personnel.Develop a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.Encourage and promote the student's adaptation to and understanding of the need for rules.Maintain accurate, complete and correct records and their confidentiality as required by law, NKCES board policy and administrative regulation.Provide an attractive, safe and comfortable classroom.Coordinate planning and instructional activities for effective time management.Cooperate in maintaining, caring, and make an inventory for all materials, equipment, and property.Records, post, and notify parents of grades for the mid-nine weeks, nine weeks, semester, and the year.
Supervision Be on time for assigned duties including before and after school.Be alert to any potential problems and take necessary actions to avert them.Report any problems which cannot be handled adequately to the principal.Develop and submit classroom management plan and procedures for site administrator's approval.
Once approved, ensure that the plan and procedures are followed.Cooperate with the principal and staff in supervision of all students in their movement about the school premises.Administer standardized tests/district tests/alternate assessments.Collect and monitor relevant behavioral and IEP data.
Participate in the ARC process including, writing IEP's, providing progress data, coordinating and attending meetings.Serve on building committees.Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional(s) and volunteers and cooperatively with principal, evaluates their job performance.
Counseling Maintain good rapport with students.
Provide direct instruction in skills unique to a child or youth with emotional behavioral disorders including social skills training.
Assist and direct students with problems concerning school work and personal or social relationships to include referrals to building intervention team or principal.
Maintain student records for each of your students.
Contents should include parent contacts, discipline problems, areas of achievement, etc.
Develop and implement behavior management strategies to include preventative interventions, contracts, point systems, and/or behavior management plans.
Contact with Parents Keep the best interest of the child in mind when conferring with parents.Endeavor to improve communications between school and home by sending parents letters and notes, telephone calls, and attending as many activities and meetings as possible involving students and/or parents, as deemed necessary by the principal.
Professionalism Maintain careful observance of school, administrative, and board policy.
Work cooperatively with all school personnel.
Seek continuous professional growth and meet district staff development requirements.
Maintain an image worthy of the code of ethics of the teaching profession.
Other needs, duties, or concerns deemed necessary by the principal.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten month year, 185 days SALARY: Salary based on rank and experience in accordance with NKCES salary schedule.
EVALUATION: Annual evaluation in accordance with performance of job description and NKCES policies and procedures.
Job Posted 08/24/2026