Teacher Preschool Special Needs

Teacher Preschool Special Needs JobID: 72658 Position Type: Elementary Teaching/Elementary TeacherDate Posted: 8/28/2026Location: West Hamlin Elementary Closing Date: 09/03/2026County: Lincoln County Schools Additional Information: Show/HideJOB DESCRIPTION TEACHER Preschool Special NeedsA. RESPONSIBILITIESTo work with the school principal or his designee, and other staff, in a cooperative effortto plan programs of study that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interestsand abilities of the students assigned to them. To take the planned programs and guidethe learning process toward the achievement of school goals, instructional goals andobjectives, and all other state and county policies and requirements. This generalresponsibility can be met by the following:1. Is punctual and prepared for school/classes/activities/assigned duties.2. Provide proper care, protection, maintenance, use and storage of school supplies,equipment and property while under his/her supervision.3. Implement state, school, and county policies, regulations, and procedures.4. Maintain weekly/daily lesson plans.5. Organize classes and work so substitute teachers can function with a minimumloss of learning for students.6. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and reports required by school andcounty.7. Attend required activities, workshops, in-service, and continuing educationprograms as required by county policy to improve professional competency.8. Utilize the resources of special service personnel, as needed.9. Maintain regular and acceptable attendance within personnel leave law and policy.B. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHERS1. Work under the direct supervision of the school principal or his designee.2. Work in a cooperative manner with staff, principals, teachers, aides, and parentsin a team effort to provide the best possible educational environment for learningto occur.C. HOW SELECTED1. Application2. Interview3. Recommendation of the Superintendent4. Employment by the Board of EducationD. QUALIFICATIONS1. Valid West Virginia teaching certificate for grades PKSN or as requiredfor grade(s) taught.2. Teaching certificate must reflect specialization or endorsement in subject area towhich assigned.3. A minimum of a Reading Authorization must be acquired to teach remedial reading(K-12); Reading Specialist Certificate is preferred.E. FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES1. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and times designated.2. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to thematurity and interests of the students.3. Foster and exhibit high expectations for self and students.4. Monitor and adhere to responsibilities stated in the Student Attendance Policy of theboard of education.5. Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence (lesson plans) of preparationupon request of immediate supervisor6. Implement all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct; for theclassroom, develop responsible rules of classroom behavior and procedure, andmaintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.7. Employ a variety of instructional strategies and instructional technology consistentwith physical limitations of the locations provided and the needs and capabilities ofthe individuals or student groups involved.8. Implement instructional goals and objectives for the specific area to which assigned.9. Work with parents as partners in the education of their children and support schoolparent involvement.10. Assess and analyze both formally and informally, the accomplishments of students ona regular basis and utilize the information to address students' strengths andweaknesses and provide appropriate reports as required by school and county policy.This includes state/county assessment testing data, particularly instructional goals andobjectives.11. Inform parents on a periodic and continuing basis of the satisfactory or unsatisfacto ryperformance, either academic or behavioral of any assigned student.12. Participate as needed in the development of the exceptional student's IEP and follow^^ the IEP as written.13. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,materials and facilities.14. Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, county policyand administrative regulations.15. Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-relatedpurposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so underreasonable terms or extra-curricular contract.16. In applicable circumstances, plan and supervise purposeful and meaningfulassignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s), and cooperatively withdepartment heads or supervisors, evaluate their job performance.17. Attend staff meetings, school activities and serve on staff committees as may berequired to enhance the school's total education program.18. Perform all other reasonable duties assigned or contracted by the school principal ordeemed necessary by the county superintendent of schools.19. Dress in a manner which does not distract from the educational process.TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Regular employment term of 200 days. Additional daysand supplemental pay must be established per contract bythe Lincoln County Board of Education.EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordancewith provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation ofprofessional personnel.Salary based on experience and education level per county BOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.