Teacher, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

POSITION TYPE

Professional

WV Schools of Diversion and Transition

240 days

Operating hours of host agency, as specified by the school principal.

Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-17, salary based on experience and education level per CBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package (WVSDT Benefits & Total Rewards) equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

Provide instruction to ensure that students meet learning objectives and standards for the appropriate content and grade level.

• Implement the WV Schools of Diversion and Transition approved program of study.
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Utilize instructional techniques and methods which increase student learning.
• Monitor student progress toward mastery of instructional goals and objectives.
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.
• Collaborate with Special Education Teacher to implement IEPs when developing lesson plans.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress.
• Meet professional responsibilities.
• Comply with host agency's policies and procedures.
• Work in a cooperative manner with host agency staff to ensure a safe and secure environment and the integration of treatment and educational goals.
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by principal/lead teacher.

Required:

• Holds or qualifies for a professional teaching certificate with an endorsement in the required content area and grade level, pursuant to West Virginia State Board of Education Policy 5202.
• Possesses the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully (a) perform the job requirements (b) work within the special setting of a residential school, and (c) work as part of a rehabilitation team in concert with others.
• Experience or certification in special education and/or experience working with at‑risk students.
• Background including, but not limited to, demonstrated successful experience with troubled or disruptive youth.
• Three (3) years of teaching experience.

• The staff member works effectively as a member of the educational team.
• The staff member demonstrates self-control and exhibits an attitude of mutual respect and tolerance.
• The staff member has excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• The staff member demonstrates ethical conduct and good work habits including self‑motivation and the ability to manage multiple tasks to accomplish high‑quality work to meet demanding deadlines.
• The staff member demonstrates self‑direction and the ability to use software applications for personal productivity and collaboration.
• The staff member demonstrates an ability to work effectively with county personnel and other state or local agencies.
• The staff member understands that work assignments may change, or be added, as priorities emerge within the WVSDT.