Teacher of Special Education/Multi-Categorical/Autism-Self Contained

Position: Teacher of Special Education / Multi-Categorical /Autism – Self-Contained

Location: Hillsboro Elementary School 

Classification: Professional 

Reports To: Building Principal 

Evaluation: Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and PCBOE Policy 3220. FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Contract: 200-day contract 

Salary: State Minimum Salary Schedule and Compensation Package can be found at: https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/employment

Term of Employment: 2026-2027 School Year

Certification / Qualifications:

1. Meet minimum Standards for Certification as set forth by the West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5202 in Minimum Requirements for the Licensure of Professional Personnel and the qualification as outlined in West Virginia §18A-4-7a

2. Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels applicable to the assignment pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2.

3. Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.

4. Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

Expectations / Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for assigned students to include present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.

• Designs and implements specially designed instruction in a self-contained classroom by modifying content, delivery, and learning environment in accordance with IDEA requirements and individual IEPs to address significant learning and developmental needs.

• Provide direct instruction in core academic areas tailored to each student's needs; this may include adapting lessons for students to meet regular standards or alternative standards as identified in each student's IEP.

• Adapts and modifies curriculum, materials, environment, and instructional approaches to support access, engagement, skill development, and progress toward independence for all students in the classroom.

• Develop lessons that have a clearly defined structure with supporting activities. Time allocations are reasonable. The sequence and organization of lessons are logical and structured to increase student understanding. Lesson sequence allows for student questions, practice, and success during each important segment and shows a discernable beginning, middle and end.

• Assess/monitor student progress through observations, formative and summative assessments to determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.

• Collaborate with general education teachers, paraprofessionals/aides, and related service providers to ensure students' comprehensive needs are met.

• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

• Create a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including technological resources, including assistive technology, as needed.

• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises and during school activities.

• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to provide updates on student progress.

• Conduct special education evaluations and reevaluations in a timely manner.

• Provide direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants / aides as directed.

• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations related to special education, including timeliness in reporting requirements.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and assigned specialty area(s).

• Deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.

• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in special education.

• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.

• Demonstrate professionalism, including being punctual, prepared, and organized for each work day, including appropriate preparations for a substitute teacher if needed.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and acting ethically in all situations.

• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools

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 multi-media 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.

TO APPLY: Pocahontas County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. However, if you need assistance with your application, please contact the Pocahontas County Schools Board of Education office at (304) 799-4505. You may apply online directly from this WVDE website, or from our district website at https://boe.pocahontas.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. Equal Opportunity Employer Pocahontas County Schools will grant equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, or handicap, and there will be no discrimination based on these factors in the salary, promotion, demotion, or termination of any employee. Any discrimination concerns should be directed in writing to the Personnel Director, Pocahontas County Schools, 404 Old Buckeye Rd, Buckeye, WV 24924.