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Special Education Teacher P27-209-46

West Virginia K-12 Jobs, Capon Bridge, WV, United States


Position Type
Elementary Teaching/ Special Education

Description
Position: Teacher

Immediate Supervisor: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Term: Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45; extended employment days may be established by HCBOE

Salary: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Hampshire County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and HCBOE Evaluation Policy.

Job Summary
Provide appropriate instruction to students and ensure that the students meet the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate grade level/subject area.

Performance Responsibilities

Responsible for planning and implementing WV academic standards, content, and objectives

Responsible for implementing adopted and supplemental academic programs

Responsible for implementing technology skills

Responsible for planning and implementing inclusion with special education students

Responsible for student achievement

Responsible for planning and implementing co‑teaching as appropriate

Analyze data and plan academic support

Collaborate with other professional staff to enhance instruction

Responsible for planning and implementing designated co‑curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs, and field trips

Responsible for administering formative assessments

Responsible for planning and implementing personalized learning

Communicate with students, parents, and peers in an efficient manner

Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning

Address and implement students' IEPs and 504 Plans and recommends revisions when needed

Meet professional responsibilities

Maintain professional work habits and adhere to the Teacher Code of Conduct

Implement any other programs designated by principal for school improvement

Includes supervisory and/or other duties as assigned by Principal

Qualifications
Valid Professional Teaching Certification: Special Education; pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2; Autism Certification Required or enrollment in coursework within the first semester of employment. Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate; Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.

The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. The employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which affect employee productivity, safety, or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

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