Multi-Categorical​/Autism Teacher P27-113

Multi-Categorical/Autism Teacher P27-113

Teacher of Multicategorical Special Needs/Autistic Students

Principal/Assistant Principal

The Teacher of Multicategorical Special Needs/Autistic Students is assigned to deliver a comprehensive program in accordance with state law and West Virginia Board of Education and county policies and regulations.

Holds or qualifies for a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate endorsed for multicategorical special education and autism or specific learning disabilities, mental impairment-mild/moderate, behavior disorders and autism at the grade levels applicable to the assignment.

200 Days

• 1. To implement a program in accordance with federal, state and county laws, policies and regulations.
• 2. To foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• 3. To utilize instructional management models that increase student learning.
• 4. To monitor student progress toward mastery of instructional goals and objectives.
• 5. To communicate effectively with the educational community and parents/guardians on a regular basis.
• 6. To meet professional responsibilities.
• 7. To participate in the development of the Individualized Education Program for each student assigned to the special needs classroom.
• 8. To participate in appropriate aspects of the due process system.
• 9. To provide activities appropriate for the special needs students assigned for services.
• 10. To communicate regularly with parents/guardians on the progress and/or deficiencies of the student.
• 11. To provide consultative services to classroom teachers regarding the education of special needs students, if applicable.
• 12. To provide direct services to the special needs students outside the regular classroom.
• 13. To provide resource materials and assistance to the student’s teacher of record, if applicable.
• 14. To screen and evaluate students referred for services in assigned area of responsibility.
• 15. To complete and submit all reports in a timely manner as required by law, the West Virginia Department of Education and/or the county Board of Education.
• 16. To report the presence of any situation that may be harmful to the health and safety of the students and/or staff.
• 17. To identify and refer for screening and evaluation any child who has other learning deficiencies.
• 18. To advise the principal of the presence of any situation that may require immediate intervention so as not to hinder the instructional program.
• 19. To accept responsibility for the behavior the students assigned.
• 20. To supervise students at all times in accordance with state, county and school policies.
• 21. To attend all faculty senate and other required meetings.
• 22. To fulfill annual continuing education requirements and attend other required training programs.
• 23. To maintain professional work habits.
• 24. To maintain and upgrade professional skills.
• 25. To perform other duties as assigned by the school principal or the Director of Special Education.

Revised 5/12/15