Teacher-Special Education WMS

POSITION TYPE:
Middle School Teaching / Special Education Teacher

Hanock County Schools, New Cumberland, West Virginia — Notice of Vacancy — Effective Date:  School Year

POSITION:
Special Education Teacher

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
School Principal

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 200

SALARY:
In accordance with the Hancock County Schools salary schedule for professionals, commensurate with experience and degree level.

EVALUATION:
Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or her designee and in accordance with WV State Code §1 SA-2-12, State Board Policy 5310.

Teachers of special education children are directly responsible to the principal of the school in which they are assigned for routine staff duties. They are directly responsible to the Director of Special Education for the planning and implementing of organizational and program objectives for their students.

Hold a valid professional certificate issued by the State Department of Education for West Virginia. Multi-Categorical Certification required;
Autism Certification required;
Must obtain Severe/Profound certification by end of first semester of school year; prior successful teaching experience in special education preferred.

This job requires knowledge of crisis intervention techniques, and the individual will be expected to provide physical services during periods of crisis to foster de-escalation to minimize the risk of injury to the student, staff, and others and to ensure the safety of all individuals in the school. Close supervision is required at all times and involves protecting the student and others across the school setting.

It involves not only supervision in the classroom but also supervision in the hallways, restrooms, and common areas of the school. Supervision and assistance with hygiene, toileting, and intimate needs is required.

• Work collaboratively with program counselors to design and implement effective social/emotional, behavioral, and academic programs
• Use a variety of positive behavior intervention strategies and appropriate alternative behavior to meet the individual needs of the child
• Apply and implement principles of positive behavior support, differentiated instruction, and Response to Intervention
• Co‑teach and/or collaborate with other professional staff
• Provide a daily effective program addressing emotional needs, social skill building, and assist in the behavior change process
• Maintain accurate, compliant, and timely records in both electronic and paper forms as required
• Assess and report student progress using formative, summative, and benchmark assessments
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning
• Utilize instructional management systems to increase student learning and maximize time on task
• Monitor and report student progress toward learning outcomes
• Utilize a variety of technology to support individual student and classroom needs
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills and teaching techniques
• Promote and maintain positive student‑teacher‑parent relationships
• Maintain a professional work attitude, habits, and appearance

• Non-Crisis Intervention Techniques
• Emotional, behavioral, sensory, and developmental disabilities
• Sensory Integration
• Other relevant methods and strategies

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

As required by federal laws and regulation, the Hancock County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, handicapping condition, or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Hancock County Board of Education, P.O. Box 1300, New Cumberland, WV 26047, phone no.

304‑564‑3411; or to the Section 504 Coordinator, Hancock County Board of Education, P.O. Box 1300, New Cumberland, WV 26047, phone no. 304‑564‑3411; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, phone no. 304‑558‑7867; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, phone no. .