Itinerant Special Education Teacher Severe and Profound

Itinerant Special Education Teacher Severe and Profound w/Autism

Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

Immediate Supervisor: Principal/Asst. Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Term: Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45

Salary: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Upshur County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level

Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and UCBOE Policy 5010

Job Summary

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

Performance Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and implementing the WV College and Career Readiness
• Responsible for implementing adopted and supplemental academic programs
• Responsible for implementing 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools
• Responsible for planning and implementing collaborative models with special education students and teachers
• May be responsible for planning and implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs, student organizations, and field trips
• Design standards driven instruction and use a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning
• Responsible for planning and implementing support for personalized learning for all students to respond to the unique characteristics of learners
• Strong working/communication skills with students, parents and peers
• Willing to implement any other programs designated by principal, central office and WVDE for school improvement
• Establish and maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment
• Fulfill and demonstrate professional growth in the West Virginia High Quality Standards and improvement in professional practice
• Demonstrates an understanding of The Professional Teaching Standards
• Includes supervisory and/or other duties as assigned by Principal

Special Education Teacher

Diagnose and assess student needs in accordance with county and state special education procedures and with instructional goals and objectives; conduct progress monitoring and benchmark assessments as required; utilizes data in developing and modifying instruction to meet the needs of students

Develop an IEP for each child placed in his/her program in accordance with special education procedures and parent input

Utilize teaching techniques and classroom strategies to accommodate the exceptionality and various learning styles and modes of his/her students

Cooperate with other special education and regular classroom teachers in planning and implementing the IEP for individual students assigned to him/her

Perform assignments related to record keeping, reporting, documentation of parent and agency contacts, IEP development and updates and special education reports

Promote a positive home/school relationship with parents through regular IEP, parent/teacher conferences, regular progress reports and parent training

Assist in the selection of programs, equipment and materials to meet the needs of his/her students and in accordance with the approved IEP's

Utilize furniture, equipment and facilities in the most effective manner to support the instructional program

Interact with students to promote a positive school image to enhance the teaching-learning process

Promote positive community relations through effective communication and involvement of community members

Supervise paraprofessionals, aides and volunteers assigned to his/her classroom

Work with the principal and supervisory staff in identifying and solving problems related to his/her students

Perform other duties and functions as assigned by the principal

Qualifications

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. Maintain up-to-date certification/licensure as per WVBE Policy 5202.