Job Description

TITLE: Special Education Private School Teacher

LOCATION:Buckhannon Christian Academy Served by Upshur County Schools Special Education

EMPLOYMENT TERM: This position will be effective for the 2026-2027 School year and utilized ongoing, as long as need and funding permits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Current West Virginia Elementary Education Certification and Multi-Categorical with Autism Certification

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Private School Principal and Director of Special Education

SALARY: Employment in this position is contingent upon funding availability and staffing needs. Work hours and assignments will be provided on an as-needed, as-funded basis.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work with classroom teachers to develop and implement proven instructional support and intervention in compliance with the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
2. Provide high quality instruction and performance support for Special Education students who have an IEP.
3. Utilize identified scientific, research-based interventions focused on small group and individual student needs.
4. Identify student's instructional strengths and weaknesses by administering assessments to guide instruction.
5. Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and individual instruction.
6. Prepare lesson plans for identified Special Education students.
7. Maintain accurate reports and documentation required to address the IEP.
8. Maintain the confidentiality of school and student records.

9. Perform such other tasks and assume responsibility as the immediate supervisors

   may from time to time assign related to support the identified Special Education students and families.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Please apply online at https://www.upshurschools.com, under "Employment Opportunities".

Required for ALL applicants.

1. Application
2. Current Transcripts (if applicable)
3. Copy of West Virginia Certifications (if available/applicable)
4. Resume including references
5. Copies of past two (2) evaluations (if applicable

"As required by federal laws and regulation, the Upshur County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, handicapping condition, or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201, phone no. 304-472-5480; or to the Section 504 Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia, 26201, phone no. 304-472-5480; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, phone no. 304-558- 7867; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, phone no. (215) 596-6795."