Multi-Categorical Special Education with Autism - AJES - FY-P

Multi-Categorical Special Education Teacher with Autism (3 Positions)

Location:

AJES

To whom responsible:
School Principal and Director of Special Education

Funding Source:
General Current

SALARY: Salary based on experience and education level per TCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. Pay scale can be found at

Effective Date:
Start of  School Year

• Valid WV Certificate in the area for which applying.
• Strong academic background.
• Demonstrates the ability to create a stimulating and motivating environment for children.
• Knowledge of how to use a variety of teaching strategies to effectively teach students with varying levels of ability in the subject matter to be taught.
• Ability to communicate effectively through clear, concise writing, free of spelling and grammatical errors, and through articulate verbal skills.
• Proven ability to effectively deal with students of various abilities and proficiency in planning lessons to meet their needs.
• Ability to understand and interpret test data in order to improve learning, confidence and morale of students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Effective School Research as it applies to the position for which applying.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with administration, staff, students and public.
• Knowledge of the concepts contained in the curriculum of the particular subject matter to be taught.
• Exhibits an understanding of principles needed to obtain positive classroom student behavior.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with computers.
• Ability to create a stimulating and motivating environment for students.
• A combination of training and/or experience, which would lead to successful employment in the area for which applying.
• Any alterations to the aforementioned qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

Definition:

• 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.
• Utilizes content scope and sequence in planning.

Definition:

• Follows established school discipline procedures which include the WV Student Code of Conduct.
• Establishes procedures and rules that enhance learning.
• Sets high positive expectations for student performance.
• Encourages and acknowledges individual student's accomplishments and appropriate behavior.
• Treats students in a fair and equitable manner.
• Creates and maintains an environment that supports learning.
• Communicate with parents.

Definition:

• Prepares and implements lesson plans.
• Begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous material as appropriate.
• 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, which students understand.
• Provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills.
• Assigns developmentally appropriate tasks.
• Provides instructional pacing that ensure 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.

Definition:

• Follows grading policies and regulations.
• Maintains accurate and complete student…