P270708 Itinerant Special Education Teacher Severe and Profound w​/Autism

Itinerant Special Education Teacher Severe and Profound w/Autism

Position:
Itinerant Special Education Teacher Severe and Profound w/Autism

Location:

Buckhannon-Upshur High School

Immediate Supervisor:
Principal/Asst. Principal

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Employment Term: 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45

Salary:
Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Upshur County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level

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 UCBOE Policy 5010

Job Summary:

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

Performance Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and implementing the WV College and Career Readiness
• Responsible for implementing adopted and supplemental academic programs
• Responsible for implementing 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools
• Responsible for planning and implementing collaborative models with special education students and teachers
• May be responsible for planning and implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs, student organizations, and field trips
• Design standards driven instruction and use a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning
• Responsible for planning and implementing support for personalized learning for all students to respond to the unique characteristics of learners
• Strong working/communication skills with students, parents and peers
• Willing to implement any other programs designated by principal, central office and WVDE for school improvement
• Establish and maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment
• Fulfill and demonstrate professional growth in the West Virginia High Quality Standards and improvement in professional practice
• Demonstrates an understanding of The Professional Teaching Standards
• Includes supervisory and/or other duties as assigned by Principal

Special Education Teacher:

• Diagnose and assess student needs in accordance with county and state special education procedures and with instructional goals and objectives; conduct progress monitoring and benchmark assessments as required; utilizes data in developing and modifying instruction to meet the needs of students
• Develop an IEP for each child placed in his/her program in accordance with special education procedures and parent input
• Utilize teaching techniques and classroom strategies to accommodate the exceptionality and various learning styles and modes of his/her students
• Cooperate with other special education and regular classroom teachers in planning and implementing the IEP for individual students assigned to him/her
• Perform assignments related to record keeping, reporting, documentation of parent and agency contacts, IEP development and updates and special education reports
• Promote a positive home/school relationship with parents through regular IEP, parent/teacher conferences, regular progress reports and parent training
• Assist in the selection of programs, equipment and materials to meet the needs of his/her students and in accordance with the approved IEP's
• Utilize furniture, equipment and facilities in the most effective manner to support the instructional program
• Interact with students to promote a positive school image to enhance the teaching-learning process
• Promote positive community relations through effective communication and involvement of community members
• Supervise paraprofessionals, aides and volunteers assigned to his/her classroom
• Work with the principal and supervisory staff in identifying and solving problems related to his/her students
• Perform other duties and functions as assigned by the principal

Qualifications:

• Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels, pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2
• 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
• Maintain up-to-date certification/licensure as per WVBE Policy 5202

Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201, phone no. ; or to the Section 504 Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia, 26201, phone no. ; or to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, phone no. ; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, phone no.

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