Classroom/Resource Teacher Road Branch

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs is seeking a Classroom/Resource Teacher to plan and implement Positive Behavior Interventions for students at the New Beginnings Academy, aligned to WV standards and IEPs.

The role requires CPI training, ability to restrain when needed, collaboration with parents and staff, and involvement in co-curricular events; the candidate should hold WV Teaching Certificate and be willing to obtain endorsements within the first year.

Qualifications

• A valid West Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education and/or Multi-Categorical Mental Retardation or Mental Impairment, Specific Learning Disabilities, and Behavioral Disorders Including Autism OR Multi-Categorical and BD Including Autism. Applicant must be willing to obtain additional endorsement (Elementary Education or Multi-Categorical) within the first year. Autism certification must also be obtained, if not currently certified.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement Positive Behavior Interventions to address complex behavior needs.
• Apply CPI techniques and be able to implement restraint when necessary.
• Develop IEPs for students at New Beginnings Academy.
• Provide direct instruction aligned to WV College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Develop Behavior Intervention Plans for students at New Beginnings Academy.
• Consult with parents and professionals regarding student progress.
• Plan and implement designated co-curricular activities and field trips.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and peers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and other administrators.

Skills

Strong communication skills

CPI training

Education

WV Teaching Certificate (Elem / Multi-Categorical)

Job description

Description:

Classroom/Resource Teacher

Job Summary:

1. Responsible for planning and implementing Positive Behavior Interventions to meet the complex behavior needs of students enrolled in the New Beginnings Academy.
2. Trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and physically able to implement restraint techniques.
3. Developing IEPs for students enrolled in the New Beginnings Academy.
4. Providing direct instruction based on WV College and Career Readiness Standards.
5. Developing Behavior Intervention Plans for students enrolled in the New Beginnings Academy.
6. Consultation with parents and professionals.
7. Responsible for planning and implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as fairs, award programs, and field trips.
8. Strong working/communication skills with students, parents, and peers.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Behavior Analysis, Support, Compliance and Equity Programs, or Director of Early Childhood, and Administrator of Special Services.

Qualifications:

1. A valid West Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education and/or Multi-Categorical Mental Retardation or Mental Impairment, Specific Learning Disabilities, and Behavioral Disorders Including Autism OR Multi-Categorical and BD Including Autism. Applicant must be willing to obtain additional endorsement (Elementary Education or Multi-Categorical) within the first year. Autism certification must also be obtained, if not currently certified.
2. Demonstrate qualifications further detailed in job description.
3. If a fully certified candidate does not apply, those eligible for a permit will be considered. Applicant must provide documentation from the college showing their eligibility.

Working Conditions:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Have mobility, strength, and dexterity to be able to lift or restrain a student; interact at each student’s maturity level and size; and retrieve students who wander and/or run from the group.
2. Be able to impart information and orally communicate with students, families and others.
3. Be able to understand and respond to oral communications and directions.
4. Be able to read, write, understand and respond to written instructions, communications and materials.
5. When supervising a group of students, have the capacity to ensure the safety of, observe, supervise and assess all situations involving a student, a group of students and co-workers.

Application Procedure:

Selection Procedure:

Per WV Code