ESY - 2 - Special Education Instructors - ANTICIPATED

Position Type:Summer Programs/TeacherDate Posted:5/7/2026Location:Ritchie Elementary SchoolCounty:Ohio County Schools Additional Information: Show/HideJob Posting #: 61343DATE POSTED: April 13, 2026-April 17, 2026DATE REPOSTED: May 7, 2026-May 14, 2026DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATION: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.Maximum number employed will be based upon student enrollmentEXTENDED 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. PK-11? Location Ritchie Elementary School? Closed Dates July 3, 2026** Holidays, Closed Days and Calamitous Days are without pay9 - Special Education Instructors - ANTICIPATED (April 13-April 17, 2026)2 - Special Education Instructors - ANTICIPATED (May 7-May 14, 2026)Prior experience in teaching ESY preferredPrior experience in teaching the WV Essential Elements preferredFamiliar with Applied Behavior Analysis and the use of Discrete Trial Teaching preferredApproximate Times 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.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.TITLE: Countywide Multi-Categorical Teacher with an Endorsement in AutismREPORTS TO: PrincipalJOB GOAL: To provide students with disabilities with the instruction and assistance necessary to enable them to progress developmentally through the approved programs of study by developing and implementing an Individual Education Plan (IEP)QUALIFICATIONS:Valid West Virginia Teaching Certificate with Certification in Multi-Categorical with an Endorsement in Autism or eligibility for permit and agrees to fulfill certification requirementsNCLB core content certification also preferred (i.e., math, science, language arts); if elementary position, K-8 preferred, or agree to obtain alternative certificationProvides a variety of behavior management techniques in a crisis situation before resorting to passive restraintExhibits the physical attributes to passively restrain both male and female students who display aggressive and violent behavior over an extended period of timeStrong written and oral communication skillsAbility to write clearly and concisely using correct grammar and spellingKnowledge of Effective Schools/Teaching Research as it applies to exceptional students in an elementary and/or secondary schoolKnowledge/experience of how to interpret and apply test data, including Alternate Performance Task AssessmentKnowledge/experience in providing computer assisted instruction to exceptional studentsKnowledge/experience in providing established procedures for medically fragile studentsAbility to demonstrate an understanding of procedures utilized in the Reading Program at the elementary levelKnowledge/experience developing and implementing IEP's and MEP'sKnowledge/experience in the appropriate identification and placement for exceptional studentsPast experience preferredTraining and experience in a variety of strategies including PECS, TEACCH, Discrete Trial Teaching, Social Stories, Applied Behavior Analysis, RTI, Co-teaching, DIBELS, Crisis Prevention InterventionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:Provides a program which includes behavior management, emotional/social (affective) education, academic instruction, career education, leisure skills and daily living/survival skills (which may include toileting and related lifting)Assures that instruction is programmed in sequence and systematically presentedUtilizes a varied multidisciplinary approach when providing direct instruction and/or integrating with other instructional areas of studyProvides direct instruction which encourages students to generalize and maintain skills and attitudes in appropriate life situationsSelects learning outcomes with consideration given to the following:a. the sensory and motor impairments of studentsb. present skills of the studentsc. age appropriatenessd. social acceptability of the skille. the functionality of the skillRelates instructional learning experiences to the pre-vocational or vocational portion of the student's educational programProvides an environment that modifies or controls behavior problemsConduct functional behavioral assessments (FBA) to determine what motivates and maintains a challenging/interfering behavior of an individual with disabilitiesDevelops, monitors, and modifies a behavior plan for students with disabilitiesEnhances the student's feelings of self-worth and develops the student's self-control so that appropriate learning can occurEstablishes a classroom atmosphere that is caring and safeEncourages individual social and academic growthPromotes high self-esteem by encouraging students to recognize and use their strengthsEstablishes a classroom structure which provides a learning environment which is well-planned, highly structured, consistent in expectations and consequences, and success orientedEncourages the students to become independent through the use of self help skills and to work at their greatest potentialFacilitates parental involvement in the management plans for individual studentsDevelops strategies to coordinate the special education program with the regular programDevelops and implements an individualized educational plan (IEP) for each student that is learning and goal oriented with defined expectanciesProvides input into the roles and responsibilities of each individual involved in the education of special education studentsAssesses the performance of each student at entry and exit based on developmental levels, modified learning outcomes, and IEP objectivesMonitors, assesses and evaluates student progress through content standards and learning objectives as specified in the IEPAdministers, scores and interprets the appropriate assessment instruments, including observations, as part of the multidisciplinary evaluation team (MDET)Participates in all formal and informal meetings that relate to providing special education and related services to exceptional studentsConsults with parents on a regular basis regarding any progress and program review/revision to ensure least restrictive environmentRequisitions age appropriate materials, equipment and suppliesMaintains an inventory of classroom materials, equipment and suppliesWorks cooperatively with the entire school staffCollaborates with consultants and therapists to implement the goals and objectives for related servicesParticipates and presents appropriate staff development programsMaintains complete and accurate records while documenting information appropriatelyWorks with staff, organizations, agencies and the community to promote and develop an understanding of the programKeeps abreast of research developments through journals, publications and professional meetingsMaintains positive work habitsPerforms duties efficiently and productivelyImplements and follows the guidelines established in state and federal regulationsMaintains an effective working relationship with the principal, department chairpersons, staff and parentsMaintains and upgrades professional skillsPerforms other duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Assistant Superintendent or SuperintendentTerm of Employment: 200 daysSalary per Ohio County Schools Salary ScheduleRevised August 1, 2008