Special Education Teacher P27-209-03

Special Education Teacher P27-209-03 For the  School Year

Position Type:
Elementary Teaching/ Special Education

POSITION: Teacher
IMMEDIATE
SUPERVISOR: Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

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

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Hampshire County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

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 HCBOE Evaluation Policy.

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

• Responsible for planning and implementing WV academic standards, content, and objectives
• Responsible for implementing adopted and supplemental academic programs
• Responsible for implementing technology skills
• Responsible for planning and implementing inclusion with special education students
• Responsible for student achievement
• Responsible for planning and implementing co‑teaching as appropriate
• Analyze data and plan academic support
• Collaborate with other professional staff to enhance instruction
• Responsible for planning and implementing designated co‑curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs, and field trips
• Responsible for administering formative assessments
  
  Responsible for planning and implementing personalized learning
• Communicate with students, parents, and peers in an efficient manner
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning
• Address and implement students’ IEPs and 504 Plans and recommend revisions when needed
• Meet professional responsibilities
• Maintain professional work habits and adhere to the Teacher Code of Conduct
• Implement any other programs designated by principal for school improvement
• Includes supervisory and/or other duties as assigned by Principal

Valid Professional Teaching Certification:
Special Education, pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2;
Autism Certification Required or enrollment in coursework within the first semester of employment. 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.

The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions.

The employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities include close vision to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level is low to moderate (20–60 dB); exceptions include gymnasiums and vocational/technical laboratories where noise levels may be moderate to loud (60–90 dB).

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 may be assigned by the Superintendent or its designee.

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All applicants must successfully complete an interview process; applicants' qualifications will be assessed according to applicable criteria set forth in West Virginia Code §18A-4-7a; within the category of "other measures or indicators," strong emphasis will be placed upon prior satisfactory performance, employment history, and recommendations.