ITIN Lead Visually Impaired Teacher 2026-2027

Position Type:

Student Support Services

Date Posted:

8/3/2026

Location:

Exceptional Students

Closing Date:

08/07/2026

County:

&nbsp Kanawha County Public Schools&nbsp&nbsp Additional Information:
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REPORTS TO:

Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Support Services

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM:
Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45; extended employment terms may be established by KCSBOE.

SALARY:
Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Kanawha 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 KCS G48A.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Valid West Virginia teaching certificate.

2) Proper endorsements as required.

3) Minimum of 5 years teaching experience preferred.

SUPPORT RELATIONSHIPS:
Works cooperatively with school personnel to provide coordinated countywide special education services for area of exceptionality.

JOB GOAL:
Provide leadership and coordination of services to provide a comprehensive quality program for students of specific area of exceptionality.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Complete activities of itinerant teacher for caseload of specific area of exceptionality

* Review medical and educational reports for eligibility determination for area of exceptionality

* Attend all initial eligibility meetings for students of specific area of exceptionality

* Assign caseloads to itinerant teachers in area of exceptionality

* Assist Director of Special Education on recruiting teachers and support staff to fill vacant positions of area of exceptionality

* Mentor all newly hired itinerant teachers in area of exceptionality

* Serve as liason between Office of Exceptional Students (OES) and itinerant staff in area of exceptionality

* Serve as liason between Kanawha County Schools outside agencies and the general public for area of exceptionality

* Foster climate of cooperation among staff members involved with students of area of exceptionality

* Assist in supervising itinerant professional and support staff in area of exceptionality

* Consult with building principals concerning program and personnel needs and concerns

* Assist in monitoring folders of all students within area of exceptionality to ensure compliance with county, state, and federal policies

* Provide training relative to area of exceptionality to professional and support personnel

* Assist in preparing staff development activities for countywide in services

* Make recommendations for ordering and providing maintenance of equipment specific to area of exceptionality

* Attend OES staff meetings

* Support Kanawha County Schools' policies and procedures

* Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education of Kanawha County Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW:
All job descriptions will contain the information and facts considered essential to describing and evaluating job performances fairly and equitably. They should not be construed as detailed statements of all the work required to be performed.

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