Districtwide Exceptional Child Instructor - Learning & Behavior Disorders serving Picadome FTE

Districtwide Exceptional Child Instructor – Learning & Behavior Disorders (Picadome, 0.5 FTE)

Job : 5558323

Final date to receive applications: Mar 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Mar 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Location: Fayette County Public Schools, PICADOME ELEMENTARY – Lexington, Kentucky

Job Type: Salary (Certified)

Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels

Reports To: Principal or designee

Work Calendar: Teachers, OT/PT, and employment trainers – 189 days

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $50,586 to $89,619 per year (adjusted for part‑time status)

Job Categories: Special Education – Mild/Moderate Disabilities

To help special needs students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location and the needs of students.
• Strives to implement the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives through instruction and action.
• Assesses students’ accomplishments regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses learning disabilities regularly, seeking assistance from district specialists as needed.
• Protects students, equipment, materials, and facilities by taking all necessary precautions.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and regulation.
• Assists administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life, developing reasonable classroom rules, and maintaining order fairly.
• Provides availability to students and parents for education‑related matters outside instructional hours when required.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and evaluates their performance with department heads.
• Maintains and improves professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Demonstrates ability or willingness to communicate in more than one language at novice proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree

Licenses or

Certifications:

Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for Special Education

Special Requirements: N/A

• Standing, sitting, or walking.
• Effective communication using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation.
• Bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Tiffany Cook
• PICADOME ELEMENTARY
• Email: tiffany.cookchools.us

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.