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

Job Title

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

Anna Jarvis Elementary, AJES, Taylor County Schools, Grafton, WV

Elementary Teaching / Special Education

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

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.
• Demonstrates 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 that would lead to successful employment in the area for which applying.
• Any alterations to the aforementioned qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

• Definition:
  Provides a curriculum 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Sets instructional objectives that are clear and measurable.
• 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…