SP2707R2 AUTISM TEACHER

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs is seeking a Special Education teacher to support students with disabilities in a collaborative school environment. The role involves implementing education strategies, developing behavior modification plans, and working with regular education staff during inclusion.

The candidate should have Special Education certification or be eligible, and be prepared to participate in required health training including CPR and First Aid.

Qualifications

• Experience with Special Education students and implementing education strategies.
• Ability to develop behavior modification plans and use appropriate techniques.
• Willingness to collaborate with professionals to include students in regular settings.
• CPR, First Aid, and Physical Intervention training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication to students as required by WV State law and policy.
• Complete certifications for any areas not currently certified.
• Support students with disabilities and behavior management plans.
• Collaborate with other staff to include exceptional students in inclusion settings.
• Follow health care plans and training requirements (CPR/First Aid).
• Utilize specialized curricula as needed (e.g., Read Well, Language!, V-Math).

Skills

Special Education experience

Behavior modification planning

Inclusion collaboration

CPR/First Aid training

Education

State Certified Teacher (Special Education) or eligible

Job description

++AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER++
No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. For more information, please contact Ryan Stafford, Title IX Coordinator, 105 Adair Street, Beckley, WV 25801, 304-256-4500.

• Can be required to administer medication to Special Education and regular education students in accordance with WV State law and County policy
• The successful applicant will be expected to complete certification in any area(s) identified in the position for which he/she is not certified. The successful applicant will be required to secure a permit in the event a student is placed under his/her caseload for any area currently not on his/her certication
• Previous experience with disabled students, including children having behavior problems and pervasive developmental delays
• Develop and implement behavior modification plans and utilize appropriate behavior strategies and techniques
• Willing to collaborate with other professionals and to facilitate integration of exceptional students in the least restrictive setting
• Willing to team teach with other Special Education teachers and regular education staff during inclusion
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation of educational strategies, alternative curricula, and individualized instructional techniques
• Knowledge and understanding of the causes (etiology) of syndromes and conditions resulting in disabilities and their effects on educational practices
• Demonstrate competency in working with medically fragile and orthopedically impaired children as necessary
• May require lifting a minimum of 100 pounds vertically
• May be required to work with adaptive equipment and prosthetic devices
• Required to follow and implement procedures described in health care plans
• Willing to complete specialized training including CPR, First Aid, and Physical Intervention and Support Training
• Must complete all training needed to successfully implement specified special education curricula at the required programmatic levels, i.e., Read Well, Language!, V-Math, and Trans-Math.