Special Education Teacher

Job Title

Salary: Based on degree and years experience

Certification: Multi-cat. Special Ed. K-12

Employment Term: 200 days; 2026-2027 school year

Budget Source: State Aid/Local

Supervisor: Principal

Assigned Responsibilities:

• Implement a program of study
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning
• Utilize instructional management system models which increase student learning
• Monitor student progress toward mastery of instructional objectives, goals, content standards
• Communicate effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis
• Meet professional responsibilities
• Demonstrate competency in the knowledge and implementation of technology standards

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have or be eligible for appropriate certification for the position subjects(s) and grade level(s) as required in West Virginia Policy 5202
• Clearance of any criminal convictions as listed in House bill 146
• Successfully carry out the responsibilities of the position
• Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration
• Satisfactory references concerning past performance
• Satisfactory past evaluations

Performance Criteria:

• Provide curricula required by the State of West Virginia and according to the IEP
• Base instruction on adopted curriculum for the school
• Demonstrate accurate and current knowledge in subject field
• Develop appropriate lessons to teach instructional objectives
• Employ a variety of instructional strategies to augment achievement
• Utilize content scope and sequence in planning
• Accommodate individual learning differences
• Create and maintain an environment which supports learning
• Communicate with parents
• Provide an atmosphere conducive to learning consistent with school/county mission
• Follow established school discipline procedures which include the West Virginia code of Conduct
• Establish procedures and rules which enhance learning
• Encourage student attendance
• Set high positive expectations for student performance
• Encourage and acknowledge individual student accomplishments and appropriate behavior
• Treat students in a fair and equitable manner
• Create and maintain an environment which supports learning
• Communicate with parents
• Organize strategies for teaching to maximize the use of allocated instructional time to increase student learning
• Prepare and implement lesson plans
• Begin lesson on instructional activity with a review of previous material, as appropriate
• Have materials, supplies and equipment ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity
• Introduce the instructional activity and specify instructional objectives
• Direct and adequately supervise students to be on task quickly at the beginning of each instructional activity
• Present reading, writing, speaking and listening strategies using concepts and language which students understand
• Provide relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills
• Assign developmentally appropriate tasks
• Provide instructional pacing which ensures student understanding
• Maximize student time on task
• Make effective transitions between instructional activities
• Summarize the main point(s) of the instructional activity
• Encourage students to express ideas clearly and accurately
• Incorporate higher level thinking skills
• Assist students to develop productive work habits and study skills, enabling communications with parents as needed
• Provide remediation activities for students
• Design, deliver and assess student learning activities addressing the state adopted content standards and/or instructional goals and objectives
• Integrate a variety of technology applications and learning tools to augment student achievement
• Gather, store and monitor data related to student learning for use in assessing progress toward achieving the instructional objectives and according to IEP
• Following grading policies and regulations
• Maintain accurate and complete student records
• Monitor and evaluate student progress
• Provide feedback on student work
• Monitor student attendance
• Communicate with students, parents, educational personnel and others. Utilize standard grammar, listening skills and clarity in the presentation of ideas
• Communicate student progress according to established procedures and policies
• Communicate regularly and effectively with students, co-workers, parents/guardians and the community and exhibit appropriate interactive skills
• Follow confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians and fellow staff members
• Speak and write standard English clearly, correctly and distinctly
• Determine and utilize appropriate community resources

Professional Work Habits:

• Demonstrate behavior which reflects established professional responsibilities (i.e. attendance, punctuality and verbal/nonverbal communication)
• Adhere to established laws, policies, rules and regulations
• Interact appropriately with students, other educational personnel and parents
• Participate in activities which foster professional growth
• Be punctual with reports, grades, records and reporting to work
• Perform assigned duties
• Strive to meet county and school goals
• Command respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language

Technology Standards:

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts
• Plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology
• Implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning
• Apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies
• Use technology to enhance productivity and professional practices
• Understand the social, ethical, legal and human issues surrounding the use of technology in Pre K-12 schools and apply that understanding in practice