Special Education Teacher jobs in West Virginia

POSITION: Preschool Special Needs Teacher

LOCATION: Flatwoods Elementary

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: 200-day Contract

SALARY: 2023 - 2024 State Minimum Salary Schedule

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 1, 2023

EFFECTIVE EMPLOYMENT DATE: Beginning of 2023-24 School Year

CERTIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS: Professional Teaching Certificate in early childhood education/elementary education
Preschool Special Needs
Experience with Birth to 3 transitions (preferred)
Autism Certification (preferred)


JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Develops and implements lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of WV Content Standards and Objectives, district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required;
• Delivers rigorous instruction to all students;
• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles;
• Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by WVDE and board policies, and administrative regulations;
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned;
• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results to support school-wide academic performance goals and instructional activities;
• Works 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 requirements;
• Helps students analyze and improve study methods and habits;
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student achievement through formative and informative testing;
• Maintains positive role model for students;
• Supports mission of school district;
• Creates classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
• Establishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teacher to support student learning;
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members;
• Uses effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly;
• Keeps informed and complies with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers;
• Compiles, maintains and files all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required;

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not be eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation.

TO APPLY:

Braxton County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. You may apply online from our district website at https://boe.brax.k12.wv.us/page/employment. To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time of 4:00 pm on the last day of the posting for the desired position. All bids are posted a minimum of five business days. Applicants must have required certification or be pending with the West Virginia Department of Education at the closing of the bid.


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As required by federal laws and regulations, the Braxton County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in employment or in its education programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to Tim Via, Title IX Coordinator, Braxton County Board of Education, 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton WV 26601, phone 304.765.7101; or the West Virginia Department of Education’s Director of the Office of Civil Rights.