Empowering Special Education Teacher (LD/BD/ID)

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement and sick leave

Job summary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs at Point Pleasant Intermediate School is seeking a Teacher, Special Education LD/BD/ID/Dd. The position is 200 days with salary based on degree and experience on the current salary schedule (State & County).

The teacher will implement instruction for exceptional students, collaborating with staff and families, preparing IEPs, and contributing to a positive school environment. Qualifications include WV teacher certification with endorsements in assigned exceptionality.

Qualifications

• Certified by the State of West Virginia to teach Special Education LD/MI/ID/DD.
• Endorsements in the area of assigned exceptionality.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and parents in planning and implementing the instructional program for exceptional students assigned to him/her.
• 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 students needs with regard to the goals and objectives designated by the IEP.
• Utilize materials, furniture, equipment, 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 students.
• 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 teaches, etc. assigned to his/her classroom.
• Attend staff meetings 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 the building principal and county supervisory staff.

Education

West Virginia teacher certification

Job description

West Virginia K-12 Jobs at Point Pleasant Intermediate School is seeking a Teacher, Special Education LD/BD/ID/Dd. The position is 200 days with salary based on degree and experience on the current salary schedule (State & County).

The teacher will implement instruction for exceptional students, collaborating with staff and families, preparing IEPs, and contributing to a positive school environment. Qualifications include WV teacher certification with endorsements in assigned exceptionality.