LD​/BD​/with Autism Teachers term, LincolnHigh

Special Education Teacher

Immediate Supervisor:
Principal

Selection:
The position is filled by the Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

Salary:
Based on teacher's salary schedule, certification and experience

Employment: 200 days

Qualifications:

• Valid West Virginia 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.

Functions and Duties:

• Provides a curricula required by the State of West Virginia
• 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

• Provides an atmosphere conducive to learning consistent with school/county mission
• Follows established school discipline procedures which include the WV Student Code of Conduct
• Establishes procedures and rules that enhance learning
• Encourages students' attendance
• 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
• Accommodates individual learning differences
• Creates and maintains an environment that supports learning
• Communicates with parents

• Organizes teaching strategies to maximize the use of allocated instructional time to increase student learning
• 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 ensures 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

• Gathers stores and monitors data related to student learning for use in assessing progress toward achieving the instructional objectives
• Follows grading policies and regulations
• Maintains accurate and complete student records
• Monitors and evaluates students' progress
• Provides feedback on student work
• Monitors student attendance

• Communicates with students, parents, educational personnel and others
• Utilizes standard grammar, listening skills, and clarity in the presentation of ideas
• Communicates student progress according to established procedures and policies
• Communicates regularly and effectively with students, co-workers, parents/guardians, and the community, and exhibits appropriate interactive skills
• Follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff…