P-2026-025-4 Teacher / Special Education

West Virginia Department of Education; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Education seeks a Middle School Special Education Teacher to deliver instruction, monitor progress, and collaborate with families and staff to support diverse learners. The role emphasizes adaptive teaching strategies, classroom management, and professional growth within a school setting.

The position requires a four-year college degree and endorsement in Multi-Categorical/Autism K-AD, with duties including program implementation, collaboration with the instructional

Qualifications

• Graduate of a four-year college.
• Function effectively as a member of an instructional team.
• Maintain strong commitment to the subject matter taught.
• Works well with the community.
• Able to adapt to diverse pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Implement the approved program of study.
• Foster a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Utilize instructional management systems to increase learning and maximize time on task.
• Monitor student progress toward learning outcomes.
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
• Promote positive pupil–teacher–parent relations.
• Maintain professional work habits.

Skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Communication skills

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

P-2026-025-4 Teacher / Special Education JobID: 76454

• Position Type:

  Middle School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher

I. Primary Function

Instruct students in subject matter utilizing various teaching methods, such as lecture and demonstration, uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentation.

Major Classroom Responsibilities

• Implementing his/her program of study.
• Fostering a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Utilizing instructional management system which increases student learning and maximizing time on task.
• Monitoring student progress toward learning outcome.
• Maintaining and upgrading his or her professional skill.
• Promoting and maintaining positive pupil teacher parent relations.
• Maintaining professional work habits.

Professional Development

• Participate in faculty and professional meetings.
• Attend educational conferences and teacher workshops.

Special Assignment

• Perform related duties such as sponsoring one or more special activities or student organizations.

Organizational Relationships

• Is accountable to the principal for performance of assigned duties.
• Relates role to the building and system wide programs and objectives.
• Coordinates work with members of their particular department.

Performance Standards

• In-class behavior: There is evidence that the pupils assigned to certain courses for which the instructor is responsible have achieved established objectives.
• Out of class behavior: There is evidence that the instructor has developed behavior that results in effective cooperation with his colleagues and lay persons.

Position-Holder Qualification

• Graduate of a four (4) year college
• Function effectively as a member of an instructional team.
• Maintain strong commitment to the subject matter that he/she teaches.
• Works effectively with the community.
• Has ability to adapt to differences and changes in pupil characteristics.

Others Duties as assigned

Background check

Endorsements Required

Multi-Categorical (LD, BD, ID, DD) K-AD

Autism K-AD

Salary

Based upon degree and years' experience Pursuant to WV Code 18A-4-2

Evaluation

Performance in this position will be evaluated by the school Principal in accordance with WV State Code 18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310

Location

Williamson PK8

Start Date

Upon board approval

Applicants who have unsatisfactory evaluations, have been dismissed or had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district will not be considered eligible for consideration

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION The Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), in its education programs or activities, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and its implementing regulations, not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment. The Board is committed to maintaining an education and work environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment (See Mingo County Board policy 2266). Furthermore, the Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex (including gender status, change of sex, or gender identity), pregnancy, age, blindness, disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, sexual orientation, mental/physical/developmental/sensory disability or any other characteristic protected by law (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities including employment practices (See West Virginia State Board of Education policy 4373). Please report any concerns to the Title IX Coordinators: Rocky Hall or Leah Wireman, Mingo County Schools 110 Cinderella Road Williamson, WV 25661 Phone: [phone] Email: Rocky [e-mail] or Leah Wireman:[e-mail] (The coordinators also serve as Compliance Officers for non-sexual harassment, 504/ADA). If you have web accessibility issues, please contact: Virginia Lee Taylor-Mounts @ [e-mail] or 304-235-3333.