Special Education Leader & Gifted Instruction Coach

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs is seeking a Special Education Coordinator/Gifted Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year under a 220‑day contract. The role requires WV SPED endorsements, a Masters in Special Education, and a minimum of ten years of successful teaching, with admin experience preferred.

The position involves chairing IEP development, case management for gifted/EG students, and supporting district compliance and school improvement in special education. Deadline: Sept 11, 2026.

Qualifications

• WV Professional Teaching Certificate with endorsements in Special Education to include autism and gifted.
• Masters Degree in Special Education.
• Minimum of ten (10) years successful teaching experience including special education.
• Education administrative experience preferred.
• Experience in development of IEPs on the WVEIS system.

Responsibilities

• Provide gifted instruction to identified students per their IEP.
• Case management for students identified as gifted or exceptionally gifted.
• Assist with evaluation process for students referred for special education services.
• Help implement specially designed instruction in integrated classrooms.
• Support secondary transition planning for students with disabilities.
• Support strategies to increase graduation rates for students with disabilities.
• Monitor discipline and review processes for students with disabilities.
• Participate in PBIS teams to ensure schoolwide supports for students with disabilities.
• Review IEP documentation and provide corrective feedback to staff.
• Assist in monitoring compliance for the district's special education program.
• Schedule special education meetings and participate as needed.
• Train new special education staff as applicable.
• Assist with alternate summative assessments preparation.

Skills

Case management

Gifted instruction

Education

Masters in Special Education

WV Teaching Certificate with SPED endorsements (autism & gifted)

Job description

West Virginia K-12 Jobs is seeking a Special Education Coordinator/Gifted Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year under a 220‑day contract. The role requires WV SPED endorsements, a Masters in Special Education, and a minimum of ten years of successful teaching, with admin experience preferred.

The position involves chairing IEP development, case management for gifted/EG students, and supporting district compliance and school improvement in special education. Deadline: Sept 11, 2026.