Multi-Categorical Special Education Teacher, 200 days

West Virginia Department of Education · Kearneysville, United States

Special Education Teacher

Provide appropriate instruction, learning activities, and experiences that ensure the students meet the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate content and grade level.

Responsible for planning and implementing Jefferson County Schools' curriculum based on WV Content Standards and Objectives. Develops and implements Individual Education Programs (IEPS) in accordance with Policy 2419. Responsible for implementing adopted and supplemental academic programs. Responsible for implementing 21ST Century technology skills. Monitors student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals on the IEPs. May be responsible for planning & implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs and field trips. Responsible for administering approved formative assessments. Responsible for planning and implementing tiered instruction for reading and Math, where applicable. Strong working/communication skills with students, parents and peers. Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning. Meets professional responsibilities. Maintains professional work habits and adheres to the Teacher Code of Conduct. Willing to implement any other programs designated by principal for school improvement. Includes supervisory and/or other duties as assigned by Principal.

Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels, pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2; 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 physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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 in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).