Teacher-Special Education OGMS

Position

Special Education Teacher (Middle School Teaching Special Education Teacher)

Job

Location:

Oak Glen Middle, New Cumberland, West Virginia, Hancock County Schools

Employment Term: 200 hours (annual)

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

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Immediate Supervisor:
School Principal

Closing Date: 07/09/2026

• Valid West Virginia professional certificate issued by the State Department of Education.
• Multi‑categorical certification required; autism certification required.
• Must obtain severe/profound certification by the end of the first semester of the school year.
• Prior successful teaching experience in special education preferred.

• Implement Individual Education Plan.
• Work collaboratively with program counselors to design and implement effective social, emotional, behavioral, and academic programs.
• Use positive behavior intervention strategies and appropriate alternative behaviors to meet the child’s needs.
• 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 professional work habits, attitudes, and appearance.
• Must be willing to be trained and/or certified in non‑crisis intervention techniques, emotional, behavioral, sensory, and developmental disabilities, sensory integration, and other relevant methods and strategies.
• Provide crisis intervention and physical services during periods of crisis to foster de‑escalation and ensure safety of all individuals.
• Supervise students continuously, including in classroom, hallways, restrooms, and common areas, offering assistance with hygiene, toileting, and intimate needs.

The role requires knowledge of crisis intervention techniques, planning and implementing organizational and program objectives, and supervising students across the school setting. Responsibilities also include adherence to the West Virginia Content Standards, Alternate Academic Achievement Standards, and Early Learning Standards Framework.

• Current transcripts (if applicable)
• Copy of West Virginia certifications (if available/applicable)
• Resume including references
• Copies of the past two evaluations (if applicable)

As required by federal laws and regulations, 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.