Special Education Teacher

Teacher

Provide appropriate instruction to students and ensure that the students meet the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate grade level/subject area.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing WV academic standards, content, and objectives; implementing adopted and supplemental academic programs; implementing technology skills; planning and implementing inclusion with special education students; planning and implementing co-teaching as appropriate; analyzing data and planning academic support; collaborating with other professional staff to enhance instruction; planning and implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school; administering formative assessments; planning and implementing personalized learning; communicating with students, parents, and peers in an efficient manner; fostering a classroom climate conducive to learning; addressing and implementing students' IEPs and 504 Plans and recommending revisions when needed; meeting professional responsibilities; maintaining professional work habits and adhering to the Teacher Code of Conduct; implementing any other programs designated by principal for school improvement; and includes supervisory and/or other duties as assigned by Principal.

Qualifications include valid professional teaching certification: Special Education; Autism Certification required or enrollment in coursework within the first semester of employment; 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; and the ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical demands include reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, writing, talking, hearing, seeing, using technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and using 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.

Working conditions are most commonly indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which effect employee productivity, safety, or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.