The Webster County Board of Education wishes to announce the following professional job vacancy for the 2024-2025 school year:
POSITION: Special Education Teacher
LOCATION: Webster Springs Elementary School
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION: Must hold a valid WV Professional Teaching Certificate endorsed in Multi Cat (MI/LD/BD) K-6 & 7-Adult and Autism K-6 & 7-Adult.
SALARY: Based on the state mandated salary schedule according to degree level and years of teaching experience ($38,378 - $68,577 per year)
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Previous experience with disabled students, including children having challenging behaviors and autism spectrum disorder, is a plus. The successful applicant will receive further training, including working with a BCBA, to address challenging behaviors.
2. The successful applicant will be expected to complete certification in any area(s) identified in the position for which he/she is not certified. The successful applicant will be required to secure a permit in the event a student is placed under his/her caseload for any area currently not on his/her certification.
3. The successful applicant is required to have Autism Certification or be willing to become certified.
4. The successful applicant will collaborate with other professionals to develop and implement behavior modification plans and utilize appropriate behavior strategies and techniques.
5. The successful applicant will be willing to collaborate with other professionals and to facilitate integration of exceptional students in the least restrictive setting. The successful applicant will be willing to team teach with other Special Education teachers and regular education staff during inclusion.
6. The successful applicant will have or be willing to obtain knowledge and experience in the implementation of educational strategies, alternative curricula, and individualized instructional techniques.
7. The successful applicant will have or be willing to obtain knowledge and understanding of the causes (etiology) of syndromes and conditions resulting in disabilities and their effects on educational practices.
8. This job may require lifting a minimum of 100 pounds vertically.
9. The successful applicant will have or be willing to obtain will be required to follow and implement procedures described in health care plans.
10. The successful applicant will have or be willing to complete specialized training including de-escalation and CPI.
11. The successful applicant must complete all training needed to successfully implement specified special education curricula at the required programmatic levels.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2024 by 3:00 pm
APPLY ONLINE AT:
https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47367
The Webster County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, or in employment or in relation to its activities. Inquiries should be addressed to the Title IX/504 Coordinator, 315 South Main Street, Webster Springs WV 26288, or to the Department of Education’s Director of the Office of Civil Rights.
Salary based on experience and education level per CBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.
WEBSTER COUNTY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,078.00 - $66,277.00 per year
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- WV Teaching License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Webster Springs, WV 26288 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Webster Springs, WV 26288: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person