1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Special Education Reading Teacher

Lexington, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Special Education Reading Teacher

Reports to:Building Principal Evaluation Team Supervisor and the Director of Special Education

Terms of Employment:To cover a leave of absence from approximately February 23 2026 - May 15 2026 unless circumstances dictate a change.

$175 per diem for days worked. Non-benefits eligible at-will position.

Responsibilities:

Provide multisensory reading approaches to struggling readers (i.e. Orton Gillingham and Wilson).
Match and adapt multisensory reading approaches to individual student needs.
Develops and delivers multisensory reading lessons to individual and small groups.
Collects records and evaluates on going data on pupils reading growth to support lesson planning IEP development and progress monitoring.
Communicates regularly with parents in addition to conferences to discuss pupils progress.
Ongoing collaboration with school and district personnel.
Consultation with school staff regarding reading development for struggling readers.
Actively participates in ongoing professional development through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing program and to determine special education eligibility.
Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Valid Moderate Disabilities license at the appropriate grade level and/or Specialist Teacher: Reading license All Levels
Masters degree in one of the following areas: Moderate Disabilities at the appropriate level; Special Education in Literacy; Reading; or similar degree

Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and possess a high level of capability with technology.

Must be able to assist in the protection of students and school property assist the principal in fire and other emergency drills as required by law and School Committee policy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands or arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age disability race religion sexual orientation gender identity marital status national origin or military status.

Position Title:1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Special Education Reading TeacherReports to:Building Principal Evaluation Team Supervisor and the Director of Special EducationTerms of Employment:To cover a leave of absence from approximately February 23 2026 - May 15 2026 unless circumstances dictate a ...