Position Type:
High School Teaching/Special Education Teacher
Date Posted:
7/2/2024
Location:
Gilmer County Board Of Education Central Office
Date Available:
2024/2025 School Year
Closing Date:
07/10/2024 by 3pm
County:
Gilmer County Schools - website
QUALIFICATIONS: West Virginia Certification in Special Education, Multi
Categorical; Autism Preferred, hold or eligible for ALC certification
Qualifies or agrees to qualify as a “Highly Qualified Teacher.
JOB DESCRIPTION
FOR THE POSITION OF
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
REPORTS TO: School Principal
CLASSROOM TEACHERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. The teacher shall implement the programs of study.
The performance criteria for this area shall include:
A. Bases instruction on adopted curricula for the school.
B. Demonstrates accurate and current knowledge in subject field.
C. Develops appropriate lessons to teach instructional objectives.
D. Employs a variety of instructional strategies to augment achievement.
E. Uses content scope and sequence in planning.
II. The teacher fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning.
The performance criteria for this area shall include:
A. Follows established school discipline procedures that include West Virginia Board of
Education Policy 4373, Student Code of Conduct.
B. Establishes procedures and rules that enhance learning.
C. Encourages students' attendance.
D. Sets high positive expectations for student performance.
E. Encourages and acknowledges individual student accomplishments and appropriate
behavior.
F. Treats students in a fair and equitable manner.
G. Accommodates individual learning differences.
H. Creates and maintains an environment that supports learning.
I. Communicates with parents.
III. The teacher utilizes instructional management systems models that increase student learning.
The performance criteria for this area shall include:
A. Prepares and implements lesson plans.
B. Begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous material as appropriate.
C. Has materials, supplies and equipment ready at the start of the lesson or instructional
activity.
D. Introduces the instructional activity and specifies instructional objectives.
E. Directs and adequately supervises students to be on task quickly at the beginning of each instructional activity.
F. Presents reading, writing, speaking, and listening strategies using concepts and language that
students understand.
G. Provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills.
H. Assigns developmentally appropriate tasks.
I. Provides instructional pacing that ensures student understanding.
J. Maximizes student time-on-task.
K. Makes effective transitions between instructional activities.
L. Summarizes the main point(s) of the instructional activity.
M. Encourages students to express ideas clearly and accurately.
N. Incorporates higher level thinking skills.
O. Assists students to develop productive work habits and study skills, enabling communication with
parents as needed.
P. Provides remediation activities for students.
Q. Designs, delivers, and assesses student learning activities addressing the state adopted
instructional goals and objectives.
R. Integrates a variety of technology applications and learning tools to augment student
achievement.
IV. The teacher monitors student progress towards mastery of instructional goals and objectives.
The performance criteria for this area shall include:
A. Gathers, stores, and monitors data related to student learning for use in assessing progress toward
achieving the instructional objectives.
B. Follows grading policies and regulations.
C. Maintains accurate and complete student records.
D. Monitors and evaluates student progress.
E. Provides feedback on student work.
F. Monitors student attendance.
V. The teacher communicates effectively within the educational community, and with parents on a regular basis.
The performance criteria in this area shall include:
A. Communicates student progress according to established procedures and policies.
B. Communicates regularly and effectively with students, co-workers, parents/guardians, and the
community, and exhibits appropriate interactive skills.
C. Follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members.
D. Speaks and writes standard English clearly, correctly, and distinctly.
E. Determines and utilizes appropriate community resources.
VI. The teacher meets professional responsibilities. The performance criteria for this area shall include:
A. Adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
B. Interacts appropriately with students, other educational personnel, and parents.
C. Participates in activities that foster professional growth.
D. Is punctual with reports, grades, records, and in reporting work.
E. Performs assigned duties.
F. Strives to meet county/school goals.
G. Commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language.
VII. The teacher demonstrates competency in the knowledge and implementation of technology standards. The performance criteria shall include:
A. Demonstrates a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts.
B. Plans and designs effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.
C. Implements curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to
maximize student learning.
D. Applies technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies.
E. Uses technology to enhance productivity and professional practice.
F. Understands the social, ethical, legal and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PreK-12
schools and applies that understanding in practice.
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
1. Coordinates educational services through the Alternative Learning Center at the
Gilmer County Board of Education Central Office.
2. Provides individual and/or group instruction.
3. Participates in SAT meetings for students and recommends education modifications to team.
4. Participates in SAT review for evaluating effectiveness of educational modifications or recommends SAT
screening or multi-disciplinary assessment.
5. Observes students in the regular classroom setting.
6. Administers SAT screening tests to students referred through SATs.
7. Prepares and submits to the Office of Special Education signed written reports of SAT test results and
recommendations for multidisciplinary assessment.
8. Attends Eligibility Committee Meetings/IEP meetings upon notification of the building principal or special
education director.
9. Prepares individual education plans (IEPs) stating goals and objectives for each student receiving services.
10. Reviews and revises the IEPs annually.
11. Maintains valid and up-to-date student records.
12. Informs parents regularly of their children’s progress and seeks their cooperation and support.
13. Sends student progress reports to parents as required.
14. Consults with classroom teachers, parents, and others regarding student progress and suggestions for
educational modifications.
15. Attends special education staff meetings. Attends and/or participates in special education in-service/continuing
education and other staff development activities.
16. Informs the principal/special education director of concerns or potential problems regarding the program.
17. Submits requisitions for materials to the building principal.
18. Maintains an inventory of materials purchased to serve special students.
19. Maintains professional standards in compliance with the laws, procedures, and policies set forth in federal,
state, and county regulations.
20. Performs other duties assigned by the principal and director of special education.
Gilmer County accepts applications/bid sheets electronically. Please direct any questions about the posting to the Director of Personnel, Judith Stalnaker.
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.
As required by federal law and regulations, the Gilmer County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, marital status, disability,
age and national origin in employment and in the administration of any of its education programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to Title IX Coordinator,
Gilmer County Board of Education, 454 Vanhorn Drive.Glenville, WV 26351, phone 304-462-7386; to the Elimination of Sex Discrimination Program Coordinator
304-558-7864; or the US Department of Education's Director of the Office of Civil Rights 215-596-6795.
Salary based on experience and education level per state salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.
State salary scale can be found at: https://wvde.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/State-Salary-Schedules-24.pdf