ID Teacher, full time, 200 day employment term, West Milford Elementary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs•West Milford, WV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, 200-day employment term position for a Special Education Teacher at West Milford Elementary School. The teacher will be responsible for providing instruction to students with learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, and intellectual disabilities. The role involves creating a stimulating learning environment, utilizing diverse teaching strategies, and effectively managing classroom behavior. The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to interpret student data, and collaboration with administration, staff, students, and parents.

Requirements

Valid West Virginia Certificate in the area for which applying.
Strong academic background.
Demonstrates the ability to create a stimulating and motivating environment for children.
Knowledge of how to use a variety of teaching strategies to effectively teach students with varying levels of ability in the subject matter to be taught.
Ability to communicate effectively through clear, concise writing, free of spelling and grammatical errors, and through articulate verbal skills.
Proven ability to effectively deal with students of various abilities and proficiency in planning lessons to meet their needs.
Ability to understand and interpret test data in order to improve learning, confidence, and morale of students.
Demonstrate knowledge of Effective School Research as it applies to the position for which applying.
Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with administration, staff, students, and public.
Knowledge of the concepts contained in the curriculum of the particular subject matter to be taught.
Exhibits an understanding of principles needed to obtain positive classroom student behavior.
Knowledge and/or experience working with computers.
Ability to create a stimulating and motivating environment for students.
A combination of training and/or experience which would lead to successful employment in the area for which applying.

Responsibilities

Provides curricula required by the State of West Virginia, basing instruction on adopted curricula.
Develops appropriate lessons to teach instructional objectives and employs a variety of instructional strategies.
Provides an atmosphere conducive to learning consistent with school/county mission and follows established school discipline procedures.
Establishes procedures and rules that enhance learning, encourages student attendance, and sets high positive expectations for student performance.
Encourages and acknowledges individual student's accomplishments and appropriate behavior, treating students in a fair and equitable manner.
Accommodates individual learning differences and creates and maintains an environment that supports learning.
Communicates with parents regarding student progress and needs.
Organizes teaching strategies to maximize the use of allocated instructional time to increase student learning.
Prepares and implements lesson plans, beginning with a review of previous material as appropriate.
Ensures materials, supplies, and equipment are ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity.
Introduces instructional activities and specifies instructional objectives.
Directs and adequately supervises students to be on task quickly at the beginning of each instructional activity.
Presents reading, writing, speaking, and listening strategies using concepts and language that students understand.
Provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills.
Assigns developmentally appropriate tasks and provides instructional pacing that ensures student understanding.
Maximizes student time-on-task and makes effective transitions between instructional activities.
Summarizes the main point(s) of the instructional activity and encourages students to express ideas clearly and accurately.
Incorporates higher-level thinking skills and assists students to develop productive work habits and study skills.
Provides remediation activities for students.
Designs, delivers, and assesses student learning activities addressing state-adopted instructional goals and objectives.
Integrates a variety of technology applications and learning tools to augment student achievement.
Gathers, stores, and monitors data related to student learning for use in assessing progress toward achieving instructional objectives.
Follows grading policies and regulations and maintains accurate and complete student records.
Monitors and evaluates students' progress and provides feedback on student work.
Monitors student attendance.
Communicates with students, parents, educational personnel, and others using standard grammar, listening skills, and clarity.
Communicates student progress according to established procedures and policies.
Communicates regularly and effectively with students, co-workers, parents/guardians, and the community.
Follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members.
Speaks and writes standard English clearly, correctly, and distinctly.
Determines and utilizes appropriate community resources.
Demonstrates behavior that reflects established professional responsibilities (i.e., attendance, punctuality, and verbal/nonverbal communication).
Adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
Interacts appropriately with other students, educational personnel, and parents.
Participates in activities which foster professional growth.
Is punctual with reports, grades, records, and in reporting to work.
Performs assigned duties and strives to meet county/school goals.
Commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior, and language.