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Organization Information The Harlan County School District is located in rural Southeastern Kentucky. The community''s economy has been based primarily on coal, but diversification for adventure tourism is making significant gains. The county is home to the old-growth Blanton Forest, Pine Mountain Settlement School, Kingdom Come State Park, Kentucky Coal Mining Museum and other great attractions. The county is also home to many species of wildlife, including elk and black bear. The district is comprised of eight K-8 facilities and a 9-12 high school. Classrooms are equipped with Promethean or Smartboards. Many classrooms are equipped with sound enhancement technology to provide for enhanced learning. New programs are in place to boost student achievement. The district is a member of the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative which is the recipient of a $29 million federal Race to the Top grant. Through the Appalachian Renaissance Initiative, students and staff are receiving invaluable resources through professional development, school culture building activities and technology upgrades. The district is also a part of the federal Berea College Gear Up program designed to increase college and career readiness of students in the district. The district has numerous extra-curricular activities at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Parent involvement is encouraged. Organization Website http://www.harlan.kyschools.us/ Organization Address 251 Ball Park Rd

Harlan, KY 40831

Job Details

Vacancy ID 20262027 - 01960 Position Category Exceptional Child Instructor Title Special Education Teacher Description Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition. Comments A waiver may be requested due to students in need of services. www.harlan.kyschools.us/page/employment We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Start Date 10/23/2026 Posted Date 10/05/2026 Vacancy Type Full-Time Grade Level P-8 Organization Harlan County Sub Organization(s) Black Mountain Elementary School

James A. Cawood Elementary Subject Area(s) Learning Behavior Disorders (LBD) Contact(s) Gina Cox

(606) 573-4330

gina.cox@harlan.kyschools.us

Jeff Phillips

(606) 573-4330

jeff.phillips@harlan.kyschools.us

Lealon Pace

(606) 573-4330

scott.pace@harlan.kyschools.us

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