Itinerant Visually Impaired Teacher

Kanawha County Board Of Education Teaching Position

Qualifications:

1) Valid West Virginia teaching certificate.
2) Proper endorsements as required.

Reports To:

Building Principal

Support Relationships:
Works cooperatively with staff members to develop and implement effective educational programs and to deliver appropriate services to students.

Job Goal:
The teacher, within the area of his/her professional expertise, will instruct students using methods that are consistent with the program(s) of studies adopted by Kanawha County Board of Education and the State of West Virginia. This will be accomplished within the scope of his/her certification, the available financial resources of the school system, time and teaching resources and availability of supervisory assistance.

Teachers' Responsibilities:
Implements programs of study;
Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning;
Utilizes instructional management systems models that increase student learning;
Monitors student progress towards mastery of instructional goals and objectives;
Communicates effectively within the educational community, and with parents on a regular basis;
Meets professional responsibilities, and Demonstrates competency in the knowledge and implementation of technology standards.

Teachers' Performance Criteria Provides curricula required by the state of West Virginia Bases instruction on adopted curricula for the school. Demonstrates accurate and current knowledge in subject field. Develops appropriate lessons to teach instructional objectives. Employs a variety of instructional strategies to augment achievement. Uses content scope and sequence in planning. Provides an atmosphere conducive to learning consistent with school/county mission.

Follows established school discipline procedures that include WV126CS
R99, Establishes procedures and rules that enhance learning. Encourages students' attendance. Sets high positive expectations for student performance. Encourages and acknowledges individual student accomplishments and appropriate behavior. Treats students in a fair and equitable manner Accommodates individual learning differences Creates and maintains an environment that supports learning. Communicates with parents. Organizes teaching strategies to maximize allocated instructional time to increase student learning.

Prepares and implements lesson plans;
Begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials as appropriate and has materials, supplies, and equipment ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity. Introduces the instructional activity and specifies instructional objectives. Directs and adequately supervises students to be on task quickly at the beginning of each instructional activity. Presents reading, writing, speaking and listening strategies using concepts and language that students understand.

Provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills. Assigns developmentally appropriate tasks. Provides instructional pacing that ensures student understanding. Maximizes student time on task. Makes effective transitions between instructional activities. Summarizes the main point(s) of the instructional activity. Encourages students to express ideas clearly and accurately. Incorporates higher level thinking skills. Assists students to develop productive work habits and study skills, enabling communication with parents as needed.

Provides remediation activities for students. Designs, delivers, and assesses student learning activities addressing the state adopted instructional goals and objectives. Integrates a variety of technology applications and learning tools to augment student achievement. Gathers, stores, and monitors data related to student learning for use in assessing progress toward achieving the instructional objectives. Follows grading policies and regulations Maintains accurate and complete student records.

Monitor and evaluates student progress. Provides feedback on student work. Monitors student attendance. Communicates with students, parents, educational personnel, and others, utilizes standard grammar, listening skills, and clarity in the presentation of ideas. Communicates student progress according to established procedures and policies Communicates regularly and effectively with students, co-workers, parents/guardians, and the community, and exhibits appropriate interactive skills. Follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members.

Speaks and writes standard English clearly, correctly and distinctly. Determines and utilizes appropriate community resources. Professional Work Habits:
Definition:
Demonstrates behavior that reflects established professional responsibilities (i.e. attendance, punctuality and verbal/non- verbal communication). Adheres to established laws, policies, rules and regulations. Interacts appropriately with students, other educational personnel and parents. Participates in…