SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Special Education TeacherLocation: Keyser High SchoolQualifications: WV Professional Teaching Certificate: Multi-categorical Special Education 9-12 and Autism 9-12 requiredEmployment Term: 200 days annuallySalary: $46,050 - $74,597 (based on 200 days)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:Develops and implements lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of WV College and Career Readiness, district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as requiredUses 21st Century Technology skills to strengthen the teaching/learning processDelivers rigorous instruction to all studentsPrepares lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning stylesPresents subject matter according to guidelines established by WVDE and board policies, and administrative regulationsPlans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assignedConducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results to support school-wide academic performance goals and instructional activitiesWorks cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)Works with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirementsPlans and supervises assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)Helps students analyze and improve study methods and habitsConducts ongoing assessment of student achievement through formative and informative testingAssumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assignedSponsors, plans and implements co-curricular activities/programs, such as curricular fairs, awards programs, and/or field trips as designated by the principalMaintains positive role model for studentsSupports mission of school districtCreates classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of studentsManages student behavior in accordance with WV Board of Education Policy 4373 (Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools) and student handbookTakes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilitiesEstablishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers to support student learningMaintains a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community membersUses effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearlyParticipates in staff development activities to improve Standards of Practice for self and colleaguesKeeps informed and complies with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachersCompiles, maintains and files all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents requiredAttends and participates in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as requiredAdheres to Employee Code of Conduct as outlined in Mineral County School's Policy 3210Performs other duties deemed appropriate and assigned by the Superintendent and/or immediate supervisor(s)Qualifications: Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specialization 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; and Meets the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2aPhysical 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 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.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. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB).