Teacher, LD/BD/ID/AU

Special Education Teacher

Location: Hannan Jr/Sr High School

Employment Term: Minimum 200 days annually

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education level

Job Summary: The special education teacher is responsible for the implementation and quality of instruction to exceptional students designated by federal, state and county policies.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Cooperate with other teachers, support personnel, administrators and parents in planning and implementing the instructional program for exceptional students assigned.
• Work with building principal and county staff in identifying and solving problems related to assigned exceptional students.
• Prepare and review IEPs with parents and appropriate personnel reflecting specific instructional objectives for each exceptional student.
• Utilize teaching techniques and classroom strategies to accommodate the various learning styles and modes of students.
• Design and/or utilize diagnostic and evaluative techniques in diagnosing and assessing the exceptional student's needs with regard to the goals and objectives designated by the IEP.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Utilize materials, furniture and facilities in an effective manner to support the instructional program.
• Provide resource assistance to regular education for students who are integrated into the regular classroom.
• Interact with students to promote a positive school image to enhance the teaching/learning process.
• Perform assignments related to record keeping, progress reporting, child count, inventories etc.
• Maintain up to date files on each assigned exceptional student
• Assist in the selection of programs, equipment and materials to meet the needs of exceptional student.
• Submit requests and requisitions for equipment, materials and supplies to meet the needs of assigned students.
• Prepare daily and long range lesson plans as may be required.
• Communicate and comply with local, state and federal guidelines, regulations, and laws in regard to education of exceptional students.
• Promote positive parent relations through effective communication and involvement of parents.
• Supervise paraprofessionals, volunteers, student teacher etc. assigned to the class.
• Attend staff meeting and serve on staff committees as required by the building principal or other appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Maintain and improve professional competence
• Function as other school faculty members in such areas as related duties, homeroom etc.
• Perform other duties and functions as assigned by building principal and/or county supervisory staff.

Qualifications:

• Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels
• 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

Physical Demands:

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 multi-media 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.

Work Environment:

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).