| Organization Information |
Mercer County Schools, located in historic Harrodsburg—the first permanent English settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains—offers a dynamic learning environment where students are empowered to reach their full potential. Our schools strive to prepare students to excel in a global society by providing rigorous education in academics, arts, and extracurricular opportunities. |
| Organization Website |
http://www.mercer.kyschools.us/
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| Organization Address |
530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
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| Vacancy ID |
20262027 - 01064 |
| Position Category |
Exceptional Child Instructor |
| Title |
Special Education Teacher |
| Description |
BASIC FUNCTION:
Teach various subjects and basic skills to students who have physical, learning, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and/or other disabilities.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Assess students’ skills and determine their educational needs; adapt lessons and materials to meet students’ needs; develop, with a team, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student; plan activities that are specific to each student’s abilities; teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one; implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress; update paperwork throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals; discuss students’ progress with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators
KNOWLEDGE OF:
IDEA Regulations and special education policies, programs and procedures related to special education; state and federal laws and regulations regarding special education records, due process |
| Comments |
mercer.kyschools.us
Mercer County Schools is an equal opportunity employer. |
| Start Date |
08/01/2026 |
| Posted Date |
07/24/2026 |
| Vacancy Type |
Full-Time |
| Grade Level |
4-5 Intermediate |
| Organization |
Mercer County |
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| Sub Organization(s) |
Mercer County Intermediate School
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| Subject Area(s) |
Other (Exceptional Children)
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