Position Type:
Elementary Teaching/Special Education
Date Posted:
11/5/2025
Location:
Union Elementary School
Closing Date:
12/05/2025
County:
Upshur County Schools
POSITION: Itinerant Special Education Teacher Multi categorical w/Autism
IMMEDIATE Principal
SUPERVISOR:
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT 200 Days Annually
TERM:
SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Upshur 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 UCBOE Policy 5010
JOB SUMMARY: Provide appropriate instruction to students and insure that the students meet the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate grade level.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for planning and implementing the WV College and Career Readiness
Standards and Objectives.
- Responsible for implementing adopted and supplemental academic programs.
- Responsible for implementing 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools.
- Responsible for planning and implementing collaborative models with special education students and teachers.
- May be responsible for planning and implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs, student organizations, and field trips.
- Design standards driven instruction and use a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning.
- Responsible for planning and implementing support for personalized learning for all students to respond to the unique characteristics of learners.
- Strong working/communication skills with students, parents and peers.
- Willing to implement any other programs designated by principal, central office and WVDE for school improvement.
- Establish and maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment.
- Fulfill and demonstrate professional growth in the West Virginia High Quality Standards and improvement in professional practice.
- Demonstrates an understanding of The Professional Teaching Standards.
- Includes supervisory and/or other duties as assigned by Principal.
Special Education Teacher:
- Diagnose and assess student needs in accordance with county and state special education procedures and with instructional goals and objectives; conduct progress monitoring and benchmark assessments as required; utilizes data in developing and modifying instruction to meet the needs of students.
- Develop an IEP for each child placed in his/her program in accordance with special education procedures and parent input.
- Utilize teaching techniques and classroom strategies to accommodate the exceptionality and various learning styles and modes of his/her students.
- Cooperate with other special education and regular classroom teachers in planning and implementing the IEP for individual students assigned to him/her.
- Perform assignments related to record keeping, reporting, documentation of parent and agency contacts, IEP development and updates and special education reports.
- Promote a positive home/school relationship with parents through regular IEP, parent/teacher conferences, regular progress reports and parent training.
- Assist in the selection of programs, equipment and materials to meet the needs of his/her students and in accordance with the approved IEP's.
- Utilize furniture, equipment and facilities in the most effective manner to support the instructional program.
- Interact with students to promote a positive school image to enhance the teaching-learning process.
- Promote positive community relations through effective communication and involvement of community members.
- Supervise paraprofessionals, aides and volunteers assigned to his/her classroom.
- Work with the principal and supervisory staff in identifying and solving problems related to his/her students.
- Perform other duties and functions as assigned by the principal.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels, including Multi-categorical, Autism, Severe and Profound, 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.
Maintain up-to-date certification/licensure as per WVBE Policy 5202.