ESY - 2 – Pre-School Instructor – ANTICIPATED

JobID: 61340

Position Type:
Summer Programs/Teacher

Date Posted:
4/13/2026

Location:
Ritchie Elementary School

County:
Ohio County Schools

Job Posting #: 61340

DATE POSTED: April 13, 2026

DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATION: Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Maximum number employed will be based upon student enrollment
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM
(SPECIAL EDUCATION COMPONENT)

? Program Dates July 6, 2026 to July 24, 2026
? Prep Day Thursday, July 2, 2026
? Program Time 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pre-K
? Location Ritchie Elementary School
? Closed Dates July 3, 2026*

2 – Pre-School Instructor – ANTICIPATED

• Prior experience and training in teaching Pre-School students and Pre-School Students with Developmental Delays
• Prior experience in teaching the WV Early Learning Standards
• Approximate Times - 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Monday - Friday

INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/

Applicants not completing the application online will not be considered for the position. If you have any questions on application process please contact Human Resources at 304-243-0321.

Equal employment opportunity will be granted to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex or national origin, and no discrimination based upon such factors will be made in salary, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination of any employee.

• It is a policy of the Ohio County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex in employment as required by Title IX of the 1972 education amendments.
• It is a policy of Ohio County to provide equal opportunity for the disabled per federal regulation 504.

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TITLE: Special Education Developmental Delay

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Special Education Director

JOB GOAL: To implement a program for preschool handicapped students. To provide a program of instruction which emphasizes skill development
in an integrated manner.

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid WV teaching certificate/endorsement in early education, elementary education with Pre-K endorsement, Developmental Delay and/or birth through pre-kindergarten.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the philosophy of early childhood special education.
• Displays knowledge of the special education process as it relates to identification, placement and programming.
• Displays an understanding of child growth and development.
• Exhibits knowledge of the characteristics of the various exceptionalities.
• Understands the implications for families with a handicapped child.
• Displays warmth, compassion, enthusiasm and a positive self-concept.
• Participates in the initial screening to identify preschool handicapped students.
• Works with cooperating agencies, organizations and individuals to identify students in need of services.
• Demonstrates the ability to administer, score and interpret a variety of diagnostic instruments as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assesses student performance upon entry and exit from each area of study.
• Plans, develops, implements and revises a written description of the educational program for each preschool handicapped student.
• Exhibits a proficiency in delivering a wide range of subject areas from self-help to academic skills.
• Provides instruction that specifically addresses language (expressive and receptive), cognitive, motor (gross and fine) and social/emotional skills at various developmental levels.
• Modifies methods of instruction, equipment and facilities to meet the needs of the students.
• Provides strategies for implementation of the curriculum and individualizes instruction based on assessed developmental needs.
• Displays a willingness to oversee and/or actually provide instruction in toileting routines, basic hygiene and grooming skills including catheterization (after appropriate training).
• Encourages students to work to their greatest potential regardless of severity of their condition.
• Encourages independence and the use of self-help skills and may include manipulation activities with associated lifting.
• Provides a highly structured classroom and its atmosphere is positive, promotes high self-esteem and encourages the students to develop their strengths.
• Monitors the progress of each student.
• Provides feedback to students and parents relative to achievement of the IEP objectives.
• Works cooperatively with the total school staff including related service personnel.
• Conducts activities that promote integration.
• Utilizes community resources to enhance programming.
• Develops activities for parents which promote parent participation and involvement in the program.
• Communicates regularly with parents by means of parent meetings and individual parent conferences and home visits.
• Interprets school program to parents through a home-based model in order to strengthen parental understanding.
• Assists parents in implementing home interventions.
• Selects and requisitions age appropriate instructional materials, equipment and supplies.
• Maintains an inventory.
• Provides and participates in job related staff development programs.
• Keeps abreast of the latest research as it applies to effective practices.
• Maintains complete and accurate records.
• Participates in program evaluation and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Participates in all meetings relating to referral, placement or assessment.
• Maintains positive work habits.
• Performs duties efficiently and productively.
• Implements and follows the guidelines established in state and federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, assistant superintendent, or superintendent.

Revised: June 28, 2011 Term of Employment: 200 days
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