POSITION: Special Education Teacher (Self Contained)
LOCATION: Flatwoods Elementary
CLASSIFICATION: Professional
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
EVALUATION: Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and BCBOE Policy 3250.
FLSA STATUS: Exepmpt
LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: 200-day contract
SALARY: State Minimum Salary Schedule. Total Compensation Package can be found at https://boe.brax.k12.wv.us/page/employment
EFFECTIVE EMPLOYMENT DATE: Upon Board Approval
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled
CERTIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
Special Education - Multi-Categorical (K-6) with Autism (K-6)
CERTIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2.
- Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.
- Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.
- Perform duties as described in the job description below.
Job Summary:
Classroom teacher means a professional educator who has a direct instructional or counseling relationship with students and who spends the majority of his or her time in this capacity.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which affect employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.
Staff members serve as role models for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
Staff members are expected to refrain from bullying, harassment, intimidation, and discrimination
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and implements lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of WV Content Standards and Objectives, district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Uses 21st Century Technology skills to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
- Delivers rigorous instruction to all students.
- Instill in students the belief and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
- Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by WVDE and board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Conducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results to support school-wide academic performance goals and instructional activities.
- Works cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Works with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
- Plans and supervises assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
- Helps students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student achievement through formative and informative testing.
- Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsors, plans, and implements co-curricular activities/programs, such as curricular fairs, awards programs, and/or field trips as designated by the principal.
- Maintains positive role model for students.
- Supports mission of school district.
- Creates classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manages student behavior in accordance with WV Board of Education Policy 4373 (Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools) and student handbook.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Establishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers to support student learning.
- Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Uses effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Participates in staff development activities to improve Standards of Practice for self and colleagues.
- Keeps informed and complies with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
- Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required.
- Attends and participates in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Adheres to Employee Code of Conduct as outlined in Braxton County School’s Board of Education/West Virginia Board of Education Policy.
- Implements programs of study.
- Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning.
- Utilizes instructional management systems models that increase student learning.
- Monitors student progress towards mastery of instructional goals and objectives.
- Communicates effectively within the educational community, and with parents on a regular basis.
- Meets professional responsibilities.
- Provides an atmosphere conducive to learning consistent with school/county mission.
- Provides curricula required by the state of West Virginia.
- Demonstrates behavior which reflects established professional responsibilities (i.e., attendance, punctuality, and verbal/nonverbal communication.
- Demonstrates competency in the knowledge and implementation of technology standards; and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB).
The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
Revised: July 2024 ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation.
TO APPLY:
Braxton County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. You may apply online from our district website at https://boe.brax.k12.wv.us/page/employment. To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time on the last day of the posting for the desired position. All bids are posted a minimum of five business days.
As required by federal laws and regulations, the Braxton County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in employment or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to Melissa Adkins, Title IX Coordinator, Braxton County Board of Education, 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton WV 26601, phone 304.765.7101; or the West Virginia Department of Education’s Director of the Office of Civil Rights.