Multi-Cat Special Education Teachers, 200 days

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

POSITION: Special Education Teacher

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45; extended employment terms may be established by JCBOE

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Jefferson County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with

experience and education level

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and JCBOE Evaluation Policy

JOB SUMMARY: Provide appropriate instruction to elementary students and insure that the students meet the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate grade level.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for planning and implementing Jefferson County Schools’ curriculum based on WV Content Standards and Objectives
• Develops and implements Individual Education Programs (IEPS) in accordance with Policy 2419
• Responsible for implementing adopted and supplemental academic programs
• Responsible for implementing 21ST Century technology skills
• Monitors student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals on the IEPs.
• May be responsible for planning & implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs and field trips
• Responsible for administering approved formative assessments
• Responsible for planning and implementing tiered instruction for reading and Math, where applicable.
• Strong working/communication skills with students, parents and peers
• Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Meets professional responsibilities.
• Maintains professional work habits and adheres to the Teacher Code of Conduct.
• Willing to implement any other programs designated by principal for school improvement
• Includes supervisory and/or other duties as assigned by Principal 

POSITION: Secondary Teacher

JOB SUMMARY: Provide appropriate instruction to secondary students and ensure

that the students meet the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate content

and grade level.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Appropriate certification required: Middle School, grades 6-8 minimum in subject area; Senior High, grades 9-12 minimum in subject area; Sixth Grade classroom teacher, Elementary certification
• Responsible for planning and implementing WV Content Standards and Objectives
• Responsible for implementing adopted and supplemental academic programs
• Responsible for implementing Global 21 technology skills
• Responsible for planning and implementing inclusion with special education
• students
• Addresses and implements students’ IEPs and 504 Plans and recommends revisions when needed
• Responsible for planning and implementing team teaching as appropriate
• Be accountable for individual student achievement
• May be responsible for planning and implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs and field trips
• Strong working/communication skills with students, parents and peers, Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Fosters a classroom climate conductive to learning.
• Meets professional responsibilities.
• Maintains professional work habits and adheres to the Teacher Code of Conduct.
• Willing to implement any other programs designated by principal for school improvement
• Includes supervisory and/or other duties as assigned by Principal 

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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 with outdoor

settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is

low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/

technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 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.