Special Education Teacher - 2026-2027 School Year

Portland Christian School – Louisville, KY

Location: On-site at our Louisville, KY campus. Relocation assistance is available.

Please note that this position is for the school year.

The ECE Special Education Teacher shall prayerfully guide students with diverse learning needs, helping them develop academic skills, social-emotional growth, and Christlike character, fostering their growth as capable, confident, and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God.

General Description

• Work with a team to revise IEP and 504 plans into a PCS‑approved Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each student.
• Ensure constant monitoring of student attainment of the realistic and time‑sensitive goals established in each ILP.
• Consistently and routinely communicate with parents of ECE Special Education students on the progress of established ILP goals.
• With a team, facilitate meetings (at least annually) for the celebration, revision, and re‑establishment of academic, social, and spiritual goals established in the ILP.
• Believe and espouse that all students can achieve at high levels according to the talents that God has given them.
• Continually challenge and encourage all ECE Special Education students to reach their highest potential.
• Under the supervision of school principals, meet with and train non‑ECE Special Education faculty in best practices to ensure the greatest success of ECE students in regular PCS classrooms.
• Serve as an advocate for the inclusion and success of all ECE Special Education students in all relevant PCS programs and settings.

Qualification Requirements

• Agreement and consent to School's Statement of Faith
• Christian testimony and regular church attendance.
• Three years' successful ECE Special Education teaching experience in a K‑12 setting; five years preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university required.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college/university preferred.
• ECE Special Education training, certification, and/or experience requisite to the position within the PCS ECE Special Education department.
• Candidates must be located in the Louisville, KY area due to the hands‑on nature of our ministry and teaching environment.
• Desire to continue career improvement.

Location & Relocation

• This position is based on‑site at Portland Christian School’s Louisville, Kentucky campus.
• Due to the hands‑on nature of our ministry and teaching environment, relocation to the Louisville, KY area is required for employment.
• Relocation assistance is available to help support your transition into our school community.