Job Description

An Equal Opportunity Employer

TITLE OF VACANCY: Career and Technical Education Instructor – Personalized Career Readiness and Career and Work Skills Training (BM0510)

POSITION TYPE: Vocational

ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT: TheWest Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)

LOCATION: Romney, West Virginia

Provides appropriate instruction to students and ensures that the students meet the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate grade level/subject area.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of WV College and Career Readiness, WVSDB's curriculum program and shows written evidence of preparation as required.

• Uses 21st Century Technology skills to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

• Delivers rigorous instruction to all students.

• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.

• Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by WVDE and state board of education policies, and administrative regulations.

• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results to support school-wide academic performance goals and instructional activities.

• Works cooperatively with related service providers to modify curricula as needed for students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

• Works with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to WVSDB requirements.

• Plans and supervises assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).

• Helps students analyze and improve study methods and habits.

• Conducts ongoing assessment of student achievement through formative and informative testing.

• Assumes responsibility for SkillsUSA or other CTE extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsors, plans, and implements co-curricular activities/programs, such as curricular fairs, awards programs, and/or field trips as designated by the principal.

• Serves as a positive role model for students.

• Supports mission of WVSDB.

• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.

• Manages student behavior in accordance with WV Board of Education Policy 4373 (Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools) and student handbook.

• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Establishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers to support student learning.

• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, residential staff, and community members.

• Uses effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

• Participates in staff development activities to improve Standards of Practice for self and colleagues.

• Keeps informed and complies with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

• Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required.

• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

• Prepares students for CTE end-of-concentration WVDE assessments.

• Dual Credit Facilitator for students

• Follows Career and Technical Education Simulated Workplace protocols.

• Supervises additional students as assigned in the absence of another teacher.

• Monitors halls and stairways when students arrive and leave as well as when they change classes.

• Assists students with certain college or post-secondary forms as requested.

• Adheres to Employee Code of Conduct as outlined in WVSDB personnel policies. and

• Performs other duties deemed appropriate and assigned by the Superintendent and/or immediate supervisor(s).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds or is eligible for a WV Professional Secondary Teaching Certificate or Career and Technical Education Certificate and eligible for 7702 Career and Work Skills Training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computer and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. The employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50-100 pounds. He/she shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which affect employee productivity, safety, or judgement will not be tolerated.

EXPECTATIONS:

1. The staff member must meet ASL skill level requirements as delineated in the WVSDB Communication Policy for job classification.
2. The staff member must complete all required annual trainings.
3. The staff member works effectively as a member of the educational team.
4. The staff member demonstrates self-control and exhibits an attitude of mutual respect and tolerance.
5. The staff member demonstrates ethical conduct and good work habits such as punctuality and attendance.
6. The staff member demonstrates self-direction and the ability to use software applications for work productivity and collaboration.
7. The staff member is self-motivated and demonstrates the ability to manage multiple tasks/assignments to accomplish high-quality work to meet demanding deadlines.
8. The staff member demonstrates excellent communication skills and excellent presentation skills using current technologies.
9. The staff member understands that work assignments may change or be added as priorities emerge.

COMPENSATION:

Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with WVSDB Professional Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level, 200-day annual contract. Additional compensation is available for ASL proficiency as detailed in the WVSDB Communication Policy for job classifications identified as direct student support service.

Full benefits package available, click on this link to review this information - WVSDB Benefits

EVALUATION

Performance evaluation in accordance with West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310.